Welcome to a charming area where everything smells and tastes of Provence. This region consists in a group of villages perched in the mountains in the south of France, where the views are simply breath-taking. The Luberon region has a wide range of tourist attractions, which translates into a huge influx of travellers, especially in the summer season.
Luberon is recognised as one of the most beautiful areas in France, with up to five villages in its territory that are included in the lists of the most beautiful villages in France. It is also a land rich in nature, where the Luberon Regional Natural Park plays a leading role.
Knowing its key points is essential for a complete rural tourism experience. Would you like to know which are the places you cannot miss?
Firstly, we would like to highlight the natural part which, as we said, is represented in its Natural Park, which is made up of three mountainous areas: the Petit Luberon, the Grand Luberon and the Eastern Luberon.
To discover all this territory, there is nothing like taking one of the signposted routes that cross it, with up to 1,000 kilometres of trails, including the Calabon Greenway, which can be divided between the lower areas, where the vineyards are the main feature, and the steeper and higher parts, only suitable for the most intrepid adventurers with activities such as climbing or caving.
When you're done with the hiking trails, make a note to visit some of the charming villages in the Luberon region, where you can enjoy their characteristic personality. Here's a list of the official most Beautiful Villages of France that you will find here.
First of all, Ménerbes, a village that is perfectly integrated in nature, where you can visit its Citadel and its Chateau du Castellet. On a pleasant stroll you can enjoy its narrow-cobbled streets with their typical Luberon charm.
A second stop is Roussillon, where you will find the Path of the Ochres due to the colour of its cliffs and the facades of its houses. A curious and charming spot for a stroll.
Lourmarin is another of the beautiful villages you can visit, an area where crafts and art stand out, which is reflected in the large number of shops you can visit. One of the main attractions for tourists is the castle known as the Château Meublé.
And if you want to continue enjoying the castles, there is nothing like visiting other charming villages such as Gordes, which has, in addition to its Renaissance castle, the Abbey of Sénanque; also Ansouis, where you can visit its gardens as well as the castle.
To conclude the visit, the so-called Venice Comtadine is another of the visits to take into account, where you will find among other things, more than 300 antique shops.
Luberon is undoubtedly a land of wines, and there is nothing better than ending your trip with a glass of wine with the Luberon Designation of Origin to drink up the essence of the region. Exquisite wines to enjoy.
With this brief summary of all the things you can do here, who could resist visiting the Luberon region?
