The most beautiful villages of Provence

The most beautiful villages of Provence

By Protis Tours

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8h
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Overview

The unique circuit with the most beautiful roads in Luberon. We invite you to discover Provence and visit the villages of Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon and Gordes. This circuit is also the discovery of the nature of Provence, in each season it offers you its unique atmosphere:

From June 25 to July 15 you admire the lavender fields
In April and May at the side of the roads you can see the fields of poppies
July and August you listen to the songs of cicadas
At the end of May and the month of June there are cherry trees full of fruit
At the beginning of April, cherry trees are in bloom
End of January and the month of February is the almond trees in bloom
During the month of September you will see squash on the fields
From December to February it is truffle season
During the month of December you admire the nativity scenes in the churches
The month of November the vine leaves are in autumn colours

We await you with open arms!

Activity location

Lourmarin
- Lourmarin, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

Lourmarin
- Lourmarin, France

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The most beautiful villages of Provence in Multilingual

8h
Opening hours: Sun 8:00 am-8:00 pm
English

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Languages available

Price details

AU$1,631.01 x 1 TravellerAU$1,631.01

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Personal expenses, lunch at a restaurant, entrance to museums and monuments
Entrance to Lourmarin castle 8€/pp
Entrance to the ocher trail 3.5€/pp
Entrance to Gordes castle €6/pp
Entrance to the St. Firmin cellar museum €6/pp

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialised infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour lasts 8 hours and includes all the stages described + travel time

Activity itinerary

Lourmarin

1h

It is one of the most beautiful villages in France with Provençal tiled houses. This village is medieval and was founded around the year 1000. Here we have a beautiful Renaissance style castle from the 15th and 16th century. During this period Louramrin went through the wars of religion. This is why from the castle terrace you can see the bell tower of the Catholic church and also a 19th century Protestant temple. 3000 Protestants were killed during the wars of religion in the Luberon. Albert Camus lived in Lourmarin. His grave is in the village cemetery.

Chateau de Lourmarin

45m
Admission ticket not included

The Lourmarin castle dates from the 15th-16th century and is in the Renaissance style. It is open for visits. You can visit it and see the interiors and architectural curiosities of this building. A very beautiful terrace is at the entrance to the castle. From this terrace you admire the view of the medieval village. The month of May this tarasse is in bloom with roses. Price 8€/pp

Marche de Lourmarin

30m

One of the most beautiful markets in the region is in Lourmarin. If our outing takes place on Friday you will have the chance to spend some time at the market and see all the region's production: olives and tapenades, candied garlic, dry sausage, regional goat's cheeses, country bread, local fruits and vegetables. season, herbs from Provence, fruit jams, honey, nougat, sea salt from Camargue... The musicians in the village streets liven up this market and create a unique atmosphere!

Bonnieux

30m

A village in the north of Luberon with panoramic views of the mountain range and the Calavon valley. Here we feel the mistral — our emblematic wind of Provence. Here we see the century-old cedars and at the top a 12th century chapel.

Roussillon

45m

One of the most beautiful villages in France. It is the most colourful in Provence thanks to the pigment of ocher. Here we have ocher quarries where the pigment was extracted during the 18th century. Currently this village offers us a unique spectacle with this contrast of red and orange and the surrounding forests. All the houses in the village are painted with this pigment. The ocher quarries are open to visitors.

Le Sentier Des Ocres De Roussillon

30m
Admission ticket not included

These quarries exported during the 18th century are open to the public. You can visit them if you wish. The quarries may be closed in the event of rain and stormy incidents. Sometimes the management closes the quarries exceptionally (find out the calendar before the visit). Advice for visiting the ocher trails: avoid white shoes (they risk turning orange). Price €3.5/pp

Gordes

45m

Gordes is the most beautiful village in the world. In 2023 this title was granted to him by an American magazine specialising in travel. A magnificent view opens up as you approach the village. You admire it from a stone balcony. Then a stroll in the picturesque streets is recommended. Don't hesitate to stroll through the streets and stop by the fountain on the castle square. The film “Happy New Year” was filmed here.

Gordes Castle

30m
Admission ticket not included

This castle with the history of more than 1000 years is in the centre of the village. It is surrounded by typical Provençal houses. Temporary exhibitions take place all year round at the castle. You can visit them if you wish. Price 6€/pp

Caves du Palais Saint Firmin

20m
Admission ticket not included

A unique museum located in Gordes. You can visit it if you wish and discover the workspace of the villagers during the Middle Ages. The craftsmen were forced to set up their work space in the basement of the houses. These cavities dug into the rock form the floors. Here we have the spectacular cavities which make us understand the daily life and the difficulties linked to the work of a craftsman in Gordes. Price 6€/pp

Location

Activity location

Lourmarin
- Lourmarin, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

Lourmarin
- Lourmarin, France

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