15 min · 10 km
Ansouis
Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, Ansouis and its medieval château look out over the vineyards of the South Luberon. Flower-lined lanes, craft workshops and café terraces to linger on.
Things to discover
The Luberon, from your doorstep
Villages ranked among the most beautiful in France, Provençal markets, vineyards, walks through the garrigue: our gîtes are an ideal base for exploring authentic Provence.
The Regional Nature Park
An exceptional landscape
On the edge of the Luberon Regional Nature Park, our gîtes put you just minutes from the most picturesque villages in Provence. Lavender, olive groves, colourful markets, AOC vineyards: every season shows the Luberon in a new light.
20 min · 15 km
Lourmarin
Albert Camus's village, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Its Renaissance château, galleries and Friday-morning market make it a Luberon must-see.
35 min · 30 km
Bonnieux
A hilltop village rising in tiers like an amphitheatre, and one of the most photographed in the Luberon. Its upper church offers 360° views over the Calavon valley, Mont Ventoux and the neighbouring villages.
50 min · 45 km
Gordes
Clinging to the clifftop, Gordes is the icon of the Luberon. Close by, the Cistercian Abbey of Sénanque and its lavender fields form the quintessential Provençal picture in July.
55 min · 50 km
Roussillon
The ochre village, perched above red, orange and yellow cliffs. The Sentier des Ocres (Ochre Trail) winds through a landscape unique in Europe, somewhere between Provence and the desert.
15 min · 12 km
Cucuron
An authentic South Luberon village, famous for its large plane-tree-lined pond — the setting for the film A Good Year. Tuesday-morning market, keep and gently sloping lanes.
Through the seasons
Activities & nature
Walking
Trails through the Petit and Grand Luberon, gorges, garrigue and views of Mont Ventoux. Routes for every level, from easy family paths to the long ridge loop.
Provençal markets
Pertuis on Friday, Lourmarin on Friday morning, Cucuron on Tuesday, Apt on Saturday. Local produce, early fruit and vegetables, goat's cheeses, honey and olive oils.
Vineyards & wine tourism
AOC Luberon, Côtes du Ventoux, Pierrevert: family-run estates open for tastings. Grape harvest in September, wine routes all year round.
Lavender
In bloom from late June to mid-August on the plateaux of Sault and Valensole and around Sénanque Abbey. Unforgettable scenic drives.
Heritage
The châteaux of Ansouis and Lourmarin, Silvacane Abbey, the ochres of Roussillon and the Colorado provençal, and the fountains and cobbled lanes of the hilltop villages.
Swimming & rivers
The lakes at La Bonde and Cadenet, the cool springs of the Calavon, the Régalon gorges, and the beaches of the Verdon an hour's drive away.
Nearby
Pertuis, Aix & beyond
A few minutes' walk to Pertuis, under an hour to Aix-en-Provence, Marseille or the calanques: our gîtes make an excellent base for discovering Provence in all its variety.
On foot · town centre
Pertuis
A Provençal town on the banks of the Durance: old town, belfry, Friday market and café terraces. For families: aquatic centre, media library, theatre and cinema. Shops just a few minutes' walk away.
30 min · 25 km
Aix-en-Provence
Cézanne's city: the Cours Mirabeau, elegant mansions, markets and shady terraces. Opera festival in July, and Cézanne's studio is well worth a visit.
Further afield in Provence
Day trips
On the edge of the Luberon and close to the major cities of the South, the gîtes are an ideal base for exploring the region.
Gorges du Verdon
Europe's most beautiful canyon: limestone cliffs, emerald waters, climbing, swimming and pedalos.
Lac d'Esparron
Walking trails around the lake, little coves, viewpoints, landscaped shores and water sports.
Calanques de Cassis
By boat or on foot, where pine forest plunges into turquoise water: calanques, islands, beaches and caves.
Côte Bleue
From Marseille to the Gulf of Fos: coves, calanques and little fishing harbours along a blue-green sea.
Villages of the Pays d'Aigues
Ansouis, Lourmarin, Cadenet, Grambois: historic monuments, picturesque lanes and traditional markets.
Festivals & events
La Roque-d'Anthéron International Piano Festival, the Pertuis flower parade (Corso fleuri), the Provence Luberon half-marathon and the Avignon Festival.