In the hilltop village of Oppède
Quick, illico! It seems some travelers are in need of Luberon info! Can you please help by responding to the following questions (any tips received via email will be automatically posted to the comments box).
- Which villages to see in the Luberon?
- Where to stay in the Luberon? B&B, hotels… gîtes…
- What to do in the Luberon?
- Where to eat in the Luberon?
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(photo by Nancy Armstrong.)
Some villages in the Luberon (which are your favorites? Click to comment)
Cavaillon, Apt, Ansouis, Manosque, Pertuis, Roussillon, Gordes, Goult, Lacoste, Oppède (pictured), Maubec, Bonnieux, Saignon, Céreste, Ménerbes, Lourmarin, Cucuron, Forcalquier
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Thanks for all the great advice. I am looking forward to seeing Provence. We have reservations in Cavaillon already, so I hope it was the right choice. I made them months ago, and places were already filling up for the upcoming festival in Avigon.
Greetings all
Peter Mayle is funny but no longer the favorite man in Gordes, believe me. We stayed in Rousillon for Christmas one year and got caught in a snow storm, it was magical! The girls made a video on their phones in Roussillon, I sent it as an attachment to an email to you Kristin, I didn’t know how to embed it here.
Hello,my name is Maureen and I live facing the Luberon,
I work for David and Marcella Hulston, they own France Monaco Rentals, who advertise on this site. I discovered the Luberon 32 years ago.
In the past 6 years I have put together an extensive information pack with web links, on Provence and the Luberon, I will be happy to send this to anyone out there free of charge, and I will respond to any questions that you may have. You can contact me at:
maureen@france-monaco-rentals.com
The guide has been put together from my own experience, and also places visited by our clients who have shared their own experiences with me.
Two good books to read if you enjoyed reading a year in Provence. These books were first published in 1939, and can be found at Amazon.
Perfume from Provence
~ Winifred Fortescue (Author), E.H. Shepard (Illustrator
Sunset house;: ~ Winifred Fortescue (Author).
Best wishes from Provence/Luberon
Sorry I wasn’t able to respond till now– but I’ll still add my 2 cents’ worth:
We stayed in Gordes a few years ago (can’t remember the name right now). It was just outside the village, which was perfect because then you had the stunning view right in front of you.
While there, we visited the Abbey of Senaque, nestled in a valley, surrounded by lavender. Ah!
We also visited Roussillon while there. Very nice, though it seemed a bit more “discovered.”
I’m sure I could think of more, but I’m already late in responding to this post…
I love all the villages, some more than others depending on the time of year.
I would suggest walking through a village on market day, guides are published on-line. There’s also a nice book with pictures but I have loaned it to friends and am unable to remember the title.
Attending vespers at the Abbey du Senaque is something we try to do whenever we are in Provence.
We once had a wonderful family summer Sunday picnic at Fontaine de Vaucluse, parking lot was jammed but we found a hidden spot on the river bank where we were able to chill our drinks and cool off. We bought absolutely everything at the (Sunday) market at Isle sur la Sorgue, craziness to be sure, but fun shopping and people watching.
Hardcore cyclists should ride Mt. Ventoux for that Tour de France experience. Bikes for rent in Bedoin, which is charming whether or not you are on a bike.
For a splurge stay at Hotel Crillon Le Brave, in the hilltop town of Crillon Le Brave. Or go for lunch or dinner, the view is spectacular. They have just redone the terrace and it is lovely.
To all who inquired about the cat picture,it was taken in Menerbe, toward the northwest. Cat’s name is Belle, une chatte perchee dans un village perche.
Amazing, absolutely amazing! Everything from the picture of the cat, through the superb hand cream and to the beautiful stone houses. Next time I’m in France, I’m going straight there!