What are some popular day trips from Le Pontet?

Perched on the east side of Avignon, Le Pontet is strategically situated for escaping into the surrounding countryside, and what better destination for a scenic road trip than Provence? The hilltop villages, vineyards, and lavender fields of the Luberon are less than two hours drive away, where you can visit favorites like Gordes and Roussillon, then go hiking or biking in the Luberon Regional Natural Park.