You asked for recommendations in the vicinity of Avignon. Not in the Mt. Ventoux area, but we stayed at a wonderful chambre d'hote in Chateaurenard, about 10 km southeast of Avignon. It was very central for visiting a wide area. If you look in TheTravelzine archives I did a travelogue of this area in the last month.

Gilbert & Chantal Gervasoni Chambres d'hôtes "Lou Mas di Lioun" Contact info on their website at: http://www.mas-di-lioun.com/accueil.html

You should have beautiful weather. Bon voyage. Nancy Bowmanville, ON