The Luberon Valley is one of the most beautiful areas of Provence. Its impossibly perfect hilltop villages, landscapes of lavender and olive trees, crumbling stone farmhouses, and fragrant wild bush create a spectacle in every direction.
LUBERON TRAVEL GUIDES
Find out how to make the most of your time in the Luberon, whether you’re here for a day or an extended holiday.
Visiting the Luberon Lavender Fields of Provence, France
The lavender fields of Provence seduce visitors year after year with their heady scent and ethereal appearance. And nowhere is…
The Ultimate Luberon Valley Guide – The Heart of Provence, France
The Luberon valley is, in my experience, the most authentic and intriguing area of Provence. It’s a place where time…
Driving the Luberon Villages of Provence – Ultimate Luberon Tour
The villages of the Luberon valley are some of the most spectacular in Provence, and indeed France! They’ve hosted artists…
LUBERON VILLAGES
The Luberon is home to many historical villages that buzz with life throughout the year. Explore some of my favourites below.
The Most Beautiful Villages in Provence, France
The Provence region of France is one of the most alluring and culturally intriguing places in the world. It’s also…
Guide to Gordes, France – Hilltop Village in Provence
Gordes village is a must-see for travellers heading to the south of France. An ancient village perched high on a…
The Provence Palette – Finding Lavender and Ochre Mines in Rustrel
It’s early July in Provence, France, and the lavender fields of the Luberon are at last in full bloom. The…
France’s Most Beautiful Villages: Roussillon en Provence
With a unique beauty that has inspired acclaimed French artists Jean Cocteau and Pierre Ambrogiani among others, Roussillon is a village…
THINGS TO DO IN THE LUBERON
Bustling farmer’s markets to ancient bories, and everything in between. There is so much to discover in this bucolic corner of Provence. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Secret castles in Provence – 10 Hilltop Ruins to Discover in France
I once read somewhere that there were “no impressive castles in Provence”. And while I understand where the writer was…
Exploring the Village des Bories in Gordes, Provence
The poster child of Provence, Gordes does a brilliant job of attracting visitors into its heart every year. As one…
Luxury and Lavender: An Exclusive Tour to Le Château du Bois in Provence, France
Imagine walking through a manicured estate growing Europe’s finest lavender. Fields of purple flowers spread out into the horizon, like…
The Life Behind Lavender – Visiting the Lavender Museum in Provence
Flowering fields of lavender are an image synonymous with Provence. But the bucolic scenes created by neatly plotted rows of…
Walking the Ochre Trail – Breathtaking Natural Beauty in Provence
Walking the Ochre Trail in Roussillon was high on my must-do list while in Provence. I even included the family-friendly walk…
Discovering Provence’s Hidden Gems – Château de Cadenet
The southeastern region of Provence is hardly France’s best-kept secret. Popular with holidaymakers in search of sun-drenched beaches, fresh Mediterranean…