L'Oustaou du Luberon

Ansouis

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

The Nonchalant
Bathing in the sun of Provence, surrounded by vineyards, the charming Ansouis village has been hidden for centuries, under the walls of the Sabran-Ponteves castle . This castle, which is an evidence of the wealth of the Sabran-Ponteves family , between fortress and romantic palace, is the Must see place of Ansouis. It offers a magnificent view on the Ste Victoire mountain. Ansouis and its small shady streets can only evoque an irresistible urge to stroll while ejoying the sound of the cicadas ...

Ansouis Castle

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The Ansouis Castle in brief ...
This fortress of the XII and XIII centuries that has a classical severe aspect , is surrounded by lovely gardens and terraces.

Apt

Must See Places

The capital of the ochre
Located in the heart of the Luberon Regional Natural Park , Apt, with its small picturesque alleys, is a true haven of peace. This ancient Roman colony is much alive around its important market every Saturday .It is known for the Candied fruit craft/industry for centuries. This craft gave the village the nickname of "Cauldron of jam " Also, don't forget to explore the Circuit of the Ochre where the starting point is Apt ...

Mourre Nègre

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The site in brief...
Luberon's highest point; 1125 m. It is the source Aiguebrun's spring .

Bonnieux

Yours to Discover

The High door of the South of the Luberon valley
Bonnieux is one of the most beautiful villages of the north slope of the Luberon. Some even call it "Mont Saint-Michel in Provence". This authentic village is characterized by its High Church and its new church, its walls and its Rouville hotel . Must See.
The famous Julien Bridge dating back to the year III B.C and the forest of cedars...

Sénanque Abbey

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

The abbey in brief ...
Peaceful Abbey, located in the heart of a beautiful lush landscape. Not to be missed ...
The church, the cloister and the conventual buildings from the Xiith century.

Village des Bories

Architecture and Heritage

The village des Bories in short....
This very beautiful village bordered by restored bories (typical stone shepherds huts) will take you back to last century.

Gordes

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

The paved paths/streets ...
Gordes has a typical charm with its paved streets that twist between the high houses, built with the same stones, that are still clutching against the cliff . The village is proud of its beautiful castle, which is loacted in its court .Today , it houses a museum devoted to the painter Pol Mara. In the surroundings of Gordes, you can discover the preserved and undisturbed Bories village which is made of rounded constructions of dry stones, and the Senanque Abbey that is nestled in a green little valley . Gordes dominates the garrigue and remains as suspended outside of time ...

Lourmarin

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

Loved by Camus
Not surprising that the writer Camus fell in love with this provincial village.It reminded him of the scents and the sky of Algeria ... Lourmarin stands in the middle of vineyards and olive and almond fields. It has tiled roofs of brown -orange-of where Belfries emerge , octagonal tower of its castle and a bell for the Romanesque Saint-andré church ... A stroll through the steep, narrow streets of Lourmarin is a rare experience ... The beauty of the old facades 18th century with patinated stones, the gentle warmth of the sun, the song of the fountains, the shaded little squares that are the perfect place for a drink ..... All evoque a taste/sense of eternity . Those who wish to pay tribute to Albert Camus, he is buried in the cemetery of the village, not far from another artist who also loved Lourmarin and the region, Henri Bosco ...

Notre-Dame Church of Romigier

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

The church in brief ...
Renaissance Porch , beautiful altar-sarcophagus of the V century, Black romanesque Virgin ...

Lauris

Yours to Discover

Un joyau perché dans le Lubéron
Juché sur un éperon rocheux qui domine la vallée de la Durance, veillé par un élégant château 18è aux superbes jardins en terrasses, Lauris incarne à merveille le village de Provence typique avec ses ruelles escarpées parfumées d'essences méditerranéennes et ses places rafraîchies de fontaines... Au gré de votre flânerie, découvrez les belles maisons 18è patinées par le temps, l'église Notre-Dame de la Purification ornée d'un magnifique campanile en fer forgé, la Chapelle Saint-Roch avec son parc ombragé, sans oublier les extraordinaires jardins suspendus du château et la vue époustouflante qu'ils offrent...

Sivergues

Yours to Discover

Le Lubéron authentique
Dernier village avant les sentiers de montagne, Sivergues, blotti contre le mont du Luberon a conservé toute son authenticité et vous accueille dans les décors sauvages qui ont séduit Henri Bosco... Quelques petites rues semées de belles maisons des 16è et 17è siècles, l'église, et un calme que vous ne goûterez nulle part ailleurs sont les premiers atouts de Sivergues... Puis, si vous chaussez vos godillots, vous découvrirez des merveilles à moins d'une heure de marche : le fort de l'Archidiacre construit au 13è siècle, d'où l'on a une vue panoramique sur tout le vallon de de l'Aiguebrun, le Castellas, où se dressent les ruines d'un château médiéval et d'une église du 12è flanquée d'un cimetière vaudois, et surtout, des paysages à couper le souffle...

Fort médiéval de Buoux

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

Le fort médiéval en bref...
Bâti au 12è siècle sur un ancien oppidum celtique, il a conservé un surprenant escalier taillé dans la roche, des remparts massifs et vous offre en plus une vue époustouflante sur toute la région.

Château de la Tour d'Aigues

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

Le château en bref...
Château Renaissance niché au pied du Luberon. A ne pas manquer...
Les expositions accueillies régulièrement, le panorama depuis la terasse...

Grambois

Yours to Discover

Les santons gramboisiens
Au cœur du Parc Naturel Régional du Lubéron, Grambois est un village typiquement provençal au charme apparent. A Grambois vous pourrez en effet vous balader dans des ruelles étroites et admirer un patrimoine préservé. L'église Notre-Dame de Beauvoir est ainsi classée Monument Historique et mérite une visite. Grambois est un village fleuri, entouré de vignobles... Vous aimerez donc vous promener sur les sentiers de randonnée, avant d'aller vous intéresser à l'artisanat local : vous rencontrerez là céramistes, ferronniers, et même un santonnier !

Musée-Atelier de Paul Cézanne

Museums and Interpretive Centers

Thèmes en bref...
Beaux-Arts. Atouts majeurs...
Installé dans le lieu de travail du peintre durant les dernières années de sa vie, ce musée est un musée d'objets et de souvenirs ayant appartenu au peintre : objets personnels,vêtements de campagne, chevalet, meubles, des estampes et des copies faites par Cézanne des grands maîtres au musée du Louvre. Artistes...
Paul Cezanne.