The Luberon region,
at a Provencal pace

The 4 facets of the area

The Luberon region stands out for the richness of its landscapes, ranging from wild expanses to charming villages, and from gently rolling hills to typical scrubland.

Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, door to the Luberon region

Famous for its many antiques dealers, Isle-sur-Sorgue charms visitors with its waterwheels, gently turning as the river flows by, its shady riverbanks, the perfect place for a stroll, and its Provençal market… A marriage between the Luberon art of living and the refreshing waters of the Sorgue, this little town appeals to aesthetes and lovers of cycling and walking alike.

The Petit Luberon region and its emblematic villages

To the west, we enter the Luberon region through Cavaillon, nestled on the banks of the Durance. Famous for its melons, the town is the gateway to a constellation of different villages full of character, among them some of the most well-known in Provence: Gordes and Lourmarin, towns standing proudly around their castles, the timeless atmosphere of Oppède-le-Vieux, Ménerbes with its cultural effervescence, the sloping streets of Bonnieux, Lacoste and the impressive remains of the Marquis de Sade’s chateau, and the vibrant hues of the ochre cliffs in Roussillon.

Apt and the land of ochre

From Provencal Colorado to the Ochre paths in Rustrel, stopping off at the Okhrâ Eco Museum on the way, Apt and its surroundings are coloured by the ochre pigment that paints the countryside with its orange hues. These colourful shades are also found in the candied fruits which have become an Apt specialty.

The massif to the south

Southern Luberon, with its wilder landscapes and peaks reaching 1125m, is all about nature. To enjoy it close up, fill your days with hikes, bike rides or mountain biking, with pitstops at the vineyards.  

The lavender fields of the Luberon region

While the Sault plateau at the foot of Mount Ventoux is perhaps the most emblematic location for lavender production in Vaucluse, the fields stretch all the way to the Luberon region, where lavandin is cultivated. It can be found growing on the Claparèdes plateau near Apt, in Lioux, in Saignon and in front of the Sénanque abbey.

Vegetables, olives, cheeses and wines…

The flavours of the Luberon

The garrigue is bursting with Provencal scents: thyme, rosemary, basil, and oregano give their fragrance to and enhance the flavours of the vegetables in the South of France. The tomatoes, courgettes and aubergines grown here can be used in thousands of recipes, simmered in olive oil. Served with a bottle of AOC Luberon wine, the regional specialties highlight the richness of the local products: melon, truffle, candied fruits, nougat, olives, honey and more.