Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Explore Rustrel, a Charming Village for Your Luberon Itinerary March 7, 2024Famous for its perched medieval villages, Provencal markets, and vineyards, the Luberon Valley is a popular destination for visitors. The hilltop towns of Ansouis, Bonnieux, Gordes, Ménerbes and Roussillon are some of the beautiful stops on most itineraries. However, some villages receive less “foot traffic” but are well worth the detour, and Rustrel is one …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Lacoste and Ménerbes Two Captivating Luberon Villages September 6, 2016Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: Continuing our tour of Provence’s beautiful Luberon hillside villages; last time we took the D943 from Lourmarin, through the dramatic gorge to Bonnieux, Lacoste and Ménerbes now await. Lacoste, a tiny, sometimes forgotten perched village has breathtaking views across the sweeping Luberon landscape, Mont Ventoux and Les Alpes. Nearby Ménerbes, is a Luberon …Continue Reading
David & Karen Taylor · Explore · Stay Fit Another Fine walk in Provence October 29, 2015Walk number one in the local green guide is 11 kilometres – Vaucarlanque Starting at the Chateau in Saint Saturnin Les Apt follow the green markers heading West. There are superb views over the old reservoir, the Perreal with the Luberon behind. There are a number of …Continue reading here Hiking in Provence There are …Continue Reading
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities The Village of Goult is a Secret Luberon Gem January 23, 2017While most tourists visiting the Luberon head right for the spectacular villages of Gordes and Roussillon, there lies tucked away in a world all its own, the quiet, refined, and classy town of Goult. Classy is the word to describe this quaint little village with its photogenic little square of plane trees. Read Cobblestones and …Continue Reading