Bonnieux
Bonnieux, is one of the most beautiful and authentic perched villages of the Luberon: an exceptional village.
It’s one of these villages where we like to stroll, on foot, discover its alleys, its stone houses and its monuments. Because Bonnieux bears the testimony of a rich past: many traces of the Neolithic, its traditional bories (farms) on the plateau of Claparèdes, the remains of its ramparts dating from the 13th century that encircled the high city or the castle at the top of the hill, at the place called «Castellar». As you stroll, you will discover the church, the Julien bridge, the Philippe tower, and the forest of the Cedars… And breathtaking views all along your walk.
Besides the kindness of its inhabitants, walking to buy your croissants and hot bread in the morning is a real pleasure. And if the desire for a good restaurant is felt, you will always find what you want but know that «La bastide de Capelongue» and «l'Arum» are our favorite.
For the small supply, the smell of hot chicken will take you to the butcher shop. A few steps away you’ll find a grocery store, a pharmacy, a bakery and a tobacco press. While walking you’ll discover many shops and artists' workshops. There is also a daily supermarket just a 15-minute drive away.
A farmers' market is set up in the center of the village every Friday. On the stalls, sun-drenched fruits and vegetables with fabulous tastes.
The Luberon
From forests to villages of character, it’s also the home of artists from all over the world who put their suitcases "for a day, forever", such as Albert Camus, Henri Bosco, Paul Signac, Louis Montagné, Camille Corot or Nicolas de Stael…
Because Luberon, is above all a massif with lush vegetation, with exceptional wildlife, which are worth to be Regional Natural Park, to discover through routes and circuits. It is also a land of wines, lavender and olive trees, the homeland of "bories".
To visit the Luberon is to stop at Gordes, Lourmarin, Ansouis, L'Isle sur la Sorgue, Vénasque, Ménerbes, Goult or Lacoste, to remain speechless in front of the ochre cliffs in Roussillon, the caves of Thouzon or the Provençal Colorado...
The Luberon is a region where gastronomy is in the spotlight everywhere! From candied fruit factories to oil mills, lavender fields and its museum, orchards, regional produce markets… without forgetting the area of antique shops and ever more exceptional views on the small roads of Provence.
There are also activities for children with the village of automata, the toy museum, the park of labyrinths and many animal parks...
To visit the Luberon is to be truly touched in the heart!
