The 5 most beautiful villages in the Luberon
Plaisirs et maison de Provence invites you to discover the 5 most beautiful villages of the Luberon in the Vaucluse.
LOURMARIN
The village of Lourmarin is located in the heart of the Luberon Regional Nature Park, and is one of the 5 most beautiful villages in the Luberon. Located just 35 km from Aix en Provence, you’ll have the chance to visit two of Provence’s must-see towns.
Let yourself be charmed by its listed castle, its church and its fountains, and discover a multitude of little streets decorated with galleries, Provençal shops and restaurants in the colours of summer.
Le Mâle Français has written a superb article on the village of Lourmarin, with lots of photographs of the little streets and alleys.
BONNIEUX
Bonnieux is a magnificent Provencal village with an exceptional heritage. It is one of the 5 most beautiful villages in the Luberon. Bonnieux offers a magnificent view!
You’ll love discovering Bonnieux by visiting the church that dominates the village, its ramparts, its 12th-century remains… And don’t forget the cedar forest for a stroll in the sometimes welcome shade.
LACOSTE
Discover the pretty little village of Lacoste in the Luberon with its cobbled streets and old houses.
Lacoste is one of the 5 most beautiful villages in the Luberon. Lacoste’s most famous monument is its castle, which once belonged to the famous Marquis de Sade.
Although the castle is now largely in ruins, it retains a majestic appearance, dominating the village and its ramparts.
ROUSSILLON
Roussillon is one of the most striking villages in the Vaucluse, ranked as one of the 5 most beautiful villages in the Luberon and situated in the heart of the Luberon Regional Nature Park.
Roussillon has many attractions to offer, including the Ochre Trail, also known as the Provençal Colorado, the Church of Saint-Michel with its panoramic view, its narrow streets, its ochre-coloured buildings and its natural heritage.
The village of Roussillon is surrounded by fields of lavender, vineyards and olive groves. Let yourself be carried away by this Provencal getaway.
Enjoy a view of Mont Ventoux from the orientation table at the top of the village.
GORDES
Gordes is a pretty village in the south of France, perched on its rock. Discover this village, listed as one of the 5 most beautiful villages in the Luberon.
A dry-stone village!
The dry-stone houses are exceptionally charming.
Take advantage of this setting to visit the church of Saint Firmin, the castle and the pretty little stone streets.
In season, the village organises numerous art gallery exhibitions, as well as an open-air festival in a natural setting carved out of the stone.
