Gite des Carmes and Spa

Le Gite des Carmes and Spa offers a two-bedroom house suitable for four people. At 98 m², it brings together a living room, two bedrooms, a kitchenette and a dining area. This layout allows you to share the communal spaces while having separate bedrooms, particularly useful for a family or group of friends.

The private bathroom has a bath, and the house also includes a balcony and a terrace. The windows overlook the garden or inner courtyard. Air conditioning and soundproofing add to the comfort indoors. To prepare meals, you’ll have an oven, a fridge, a microwave, a hob and kitchenware. A coffee machine, kettle and minibar complete the facilities. The living room has a sofa and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

The outdoor spaces include a garden, a balcony, a terrace and furniture for dining outdoors. You can also enjoy a sun terrace and go cycling, hiking or canoeing. Darts, a games room and board games are available on site. Families have access to suitable rooms, as well as books, DVDs and games for children.

The fitness centre and spa area include a sauna, hammam, steam bath, hot tub, massages and a relaxation area. Fitness and yoga classes, as well as personal training, are also among the activities on offer. For meals, breakfast can be served in your room; there’s also a café and a bar on site. The house has a coffee machine and a minibar. Private parking is free and includes a charging station for electric vehicles. Pets are allowed on request, and a supplement may apply.

Le Thor is a commune in the Vaucluse, in the Pays des Sorgues, between Avignon and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Its landscape alternates between small urban areas, farmland and waterways; the atmosphere is that of a Provençal village rather than a large town. Travellers who enjoy exploring the countryside by car or bicycle can combine visits to the region’s villages, markets and heritage sites. The centre of Le Thor retains old streets and historic gates, while the surrounding area offers walks and outdoor activities.

In the village, the Clock Gate and Château du Thor offer a glimpse of the local heritage. The Thouzon Caves, 7.1 km away, let you explore an underground network known for its limestone formations. L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, known for its canals and antique markets, is a few kilometres away; Le Thor railway station is 3.1 km away. Avignon and its Palace of the Popes, a major monument in papal history, are 16 km away. Saint-Bénézet Bridge, also in Avignon, completes a visit to the historic centre.

For a relaxing day, you can start by walking through the streets of Le Thor, then head to L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue to follow the branches of the Sorgue and visit its antique shops. History enthusiasts can spend another day in Avignon, where the ramparts and monuments can be explored on foot. Summer is suited to swimming and outdoor activities; spring and autumn bring milder temperatures for sightseeing and walks in the Vaucluse.