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Lively village in the Luberon where you will find everything you need. Peasant bread, vegetables, honey, wine...

Cycle to the Donjon Saint-Michel in Cucuron, a striking medieval tower that offers a unique insight into the region’s history. This well-preserved fortress sits on a hilltop, offering stunning views of the surrounding Luberon landscape. Once you reach the donjon, take some time to admire its imposing structure and the breathtaking views of vineyards and olive groves that stretch into the distance.

Cadenet, a typically Provençal village, has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The village developed around its castle, the first traces of which date back to the 11th century. The castle played a defensive and strategic role on the trade route between Aix-en-Provence and Apt. Cadenet is also known for its production of wicker, historically used by local basket makers. Today, the village offers a diverse heritage, with remains of the castle offering a panoramic view of the Luberon.

The Château de Lourmarin is the first Renaissance castle in the region, built on the ruins of a 12th century medieval fortress. The main body of the castle was built between 1480 and 1526 by the Agoult family in a late Gothic style. In 1920, the castle, which had fallen into ruins and was threatened with destruction, was saved and restored by Robert Laurent-Vibert, a Lyon industrialist passionate about history and art. Today, it belongs to the Academy of Sciences, Agriculture, Arts and Belles-Lettres of Aix-en-Provence and has become a major cultural center.

Nice weekly market, worth it

Strategically located between the Petit Luberon and Grand Luberon massifs, Lourmarin is located near the entrance to the only road that passes between the two mountains. It is a very pretty village which attracts many visitors due to its beauty. Its pedestrian-only streets are very narrow. The town also has elegant fountains. But it is undoubtedly the view of its castle which causes the greatest number of photos taken. We also eat very well there.

This old Provencal village of the Luberon spreads its houses, streets and fountains between the two monuments that mark the boundaries of the old town: the dungeon of St Michel and the Church of Our Lady of Beaulieu. The ramparts, their gates and their towers, the oil mill that presses olives in a cave, the church and the historic organ are some of the many examples of the architectural wealth of the village. Cucuron is a typical example of the urban planning of the Provencal Middle Ages with its construction in concentric circles around a rock overlooking the feudal castle, at the foot of which is the original troglodyte village of the 11th century.

The most beautiful village of Luberon