Luberon Travel Guide

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 farm houses, and fragrant wild bush create a spectacle in every direction.

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.

Guide to Gordes, France – Hilltop Village in Provence

Gordes village is a must-see for travellers heading to the south of France. An ancient [...]

Fine Lavender Tour Provence. Chateau du Bois Lavender Farm.

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 [...]

Visiting the Village des Bories in Gordes, France

Exploring the Village des Bories in Gordes, Provence

The poster child of Provence, Gordes does a brilliant job of attracting visitors into its [...]

Rustrel, Provence - Home to lush lavender fields and the Colorado Provencal.

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 [...]

Walking the Ochre Trail, Roussillon, Provence, France

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 [...]

Chateau de Cadenet, Provence, France. Hidden gems in Provence.

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 [...]

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.

Weekend Guide to the Luberon Valley in Provence, France

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. [...]

The Luberon lavender fields - Provence lavender route

Visiting the Luberon Lavender Fields of Provence, France

The lavender fields of Provence seduce visitors year after year with their heady scent and [...]

Touring the Luberon Villages. A self-Drive Luberon Tour in Provence, France.

Driving the Luberon Villages of Provence – Ultimate Luberon Tour

The villages of the Luberon valley are some of the most spectacular in Provence, and [...]

Luberon Villages

The Luberon is home to many historical villages that buzz with life throughout the year. Explore some of my favourites below.

Guide to Gordes, France – Hilltop Village in Provence

Gordes village is a must-see for travellers heading to the south of France. An ancient [...]

Most beautiful villages in Provence, France. Best Provence Villages

The Most Beautiful Villages in Provence, France

The Provence region of France is one of the most alluring and culturally intriguing places [...]

France’s Most Beautiful Villages: Roussillon en Provence

With a unique beauty that has inspired acclaimed French artists Jean Cocteau and Pierre Ambrogiani [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]