Explore AUBERGE DE LIOUX in scenic Provencal countryside

fullness and wonder at the wild beauty of a long cliff ridge ... Take a left at the exit of the parking and join the road junction. Take the D60 on the left towards Lioux and its cliff. 1-At the exit of the first right turn (tank), turn left onto a dirt road (PR). Get out higher on the D60 and take it to the left. At the entrance of the bend, turn right on a footpath at the foot of the cliff (PR). At the height of the first houses of Lioux, join again the D60 on the left (not marked), then reach the nearby church and the wash house opposite. Continue the road, exit the village of Lioux and continue to the right on a stony path (PR). Walk along the foot of the cliff and climb a steep ramp. Unblock between two houses, turn left and immediately right then continue the path between vineyards, truffle and lavender (PR). 2- - At the mas of La Verrerie, turn right and climb the ancestral path to the crests. Take a bend, turn right and continue 20 m further on the right path (PR). Start to descend along the ridges, then 150 m lower, to sneak right on a path that approaches the edge of the cliff of La Madeleine (local PR, green mark up dots). Get out on the path more marked then repeat twice this escapade right on the edge of cliff. Follow the rocky trail in the scrubland, descend and climb a rock jump (walk) to reach the top of a shoulder (cairn). 3- Continue the path along the ridges. Further on, continue on the path on the right to follow the cliff edge (green dots). Join again the main rocky path (PR and green dots) and go straight up to the top of a bump. Sneak behind on the trail that skirts left over the grove of trees (green dots), then 30 m lower, dive on the right path (PR and green dots). 4- Unclog on an esplanade near the old mill. Go down the paved path and walk along the foot of the cliff. Pass the cemetery and reach the D60. Turn left and go down the road to the hamlet of La Combe.

A long walk where forests and crops, rocky valleys and open areas, wild valleys and villages of stone succeed each other. When leaving the car park, take a left. Right after the coffee bar, take a right and then a narrow and rocky passage (marked horse routes). At the top, turn left and then right along the road to reach the D102A. Go down to the right for 50 m and rush in on the track to the left. At the intersection “Plantades”, turn on the left, reach the ditch of La Rourette (pole) and take a right on the path leading to the D102A. Cross the road and continue across until the village of Murs.1- Go through the village towards Venasque (D4), continue straight at the first intersection and turn left on a small road. Below, at the crossroads “Les vallons”, continue straight. Take the rise then turn right onto the old path to the Col de Murs.2- At the Col de Murs, go left, continue on the main track for 3.5 km and reach the D244. Cross the road and turn right lower down on a trail. Lead back to the D244 and the Col 100 m downstream.3- At the col des Trois Termes (pole), turn left on the D177, then 50 m further down, go down the path to the left until the creek of Puy Neuf. There, climb the other side and after a steep slope, cross the area of the Dalle des Busans. At the exit of a road, turn right, then 200 m further, turn left on a path along an old meadow. Go straight, turn slightly on the left and then switch until you reach a wider path. Cross a short passage between two walls (can be avoided by taking a right turn) and go straight on the paved road to the D15.4- At the intersection “Fontanille”, leave the marked horse routes and go up the road to the left for 750 m. Go down a gravel path and reach the heights of the gorges of Véroncle (lectern). Continue straight on the path (PR) that descends to the hamlet of Grailles. Upon arrival on the tarmac, turn left (markup GRP®), cross the small bridge, go along an old mill, then go up the path on the left. Turn right 50 m further, then immediately on the right again, to land on a track (markup PR). Cross and remain across on the small road that leads back to Joucas.

A harmonious hilltop village, an amazing natural site, singular hydraulic remains and a rural heritage of beauty! At the entrance of the village, at the junction of the D4 and D15, take the little road going down which is across the school yard. Leave the village, take a beautiful hairpin bend, then lower (point 447) take the track across. 700m further, do not miss the start of the trail to the right (PR). Go down two rocky switchbacks, pass the ruins of the old dam and the mill ponds, then continue to the valley bottom. Pass the Devissé windmill and continue going. 1 - In front of the ruins of the Charlesse mill and its penstock, rise right on a rocky path that winds around the foothills of the Gorges (PR). Switch to the left over the undergrowth and turn left at the intersection of a trail. 2 - At the intersection ''Vezaule'', continue left the balcony trail. After four hairpin bends, come out at the bottom of the Gorges. 3 - Make a short back and forth to the right to see the Jean de Marre mill located just downstream, then go up some thirty meters upstream to a rocky slab. Do not climb the steep path to the right but continue on the one that runs along the river bed. 200m further after a small leap, cross a ford, take the path on the opposite bank in the downstream direction. Climb two stony steep paths, reach the old track and continue climbing the milder slope. Reach the plateau and continue the path until the track. 4 At the crossroads "Lauzière'', turn left and follow the trail. Pass two curves and the entrance to the campsite and continue on the small road of Bois d'Audibert. At the crossroads just after the entrance to the vacation center, go left. Reach the D4 (calvary), turn left and reach the heart of the village of Murs.

Themeanderings of the gorge of Veroncle: see the water for the prodigious show it left, more than for its rare lapping... Before attacking the long ascent of the gorges, take the time to go and park a vehicle in the village of Murs to facilitate your return. Otherwise, return by the same path, or else by a part of the neighboring road "the integral of the gorge of Veroncle". From the small car park on the edge of D2, go along the trail and join themill of the Grailles (private, can not be visited). 1 Go on the trail that leaves under the hamlet of the Grailles and, 60m further, take on the right the bottom of the ravine. Reach the Cabrier windmill. Slip along the wall on the left, cross a narrow passage in balcony, then pass the water supply channel. Weave along the wall to the left, cross a narrow balcony passage, then pass through the water carrying canal. Climb a first ladder, pass a ledge and continue alternating between the two banks. Higher up, cross a rocky ledge (handrail), then move left to rise. Pass a flat area and go down to the right. Go left to the bottom of the Gorges. Pass the Jean de Marre windmills (I and II) and then reach the crossroads upstream. 2 - Continue straight ahead for 30m. Leave on the right the path that goes up towards Murs and sneak straight into the bottom of the ravine. Stay on the right bank (left side ascends) and find themill of the Well of Cata. Ascend to the left to pass the offset and continue upstream of the gorge. Join the foot of the Charlessemill. Climb left to reach the entrance of its forced pipe. 3 - Turn right and continue along the trail in the bottom of the valley. Pass the Devissé windmill and continue going. Go past themill of the ponds (private, can not be visited) and before the ruins of the dam, climb two winding paths on the right. At the end of the trail, continue straight ahead. Farther, go up the small road on the right and reach the village of Murs.

A colourful route! With exceptional landscapes, ochre sites, underground or open-air quarries and colourful villages. Across of the pharmacy, go right to reach below the small roundabout and turn left towards Lombards. Calmly climb to reach a crossing. At the stop sign, turn right and follow the route"The Ochres by bike". Reach the Mines of Bruoux. Then continue to the hamlet of Lombards. Exit through the right and get to the crossroads. 1 - Take a sharp right and at the corner of the campsite, turn left. Come out on the D227 and take a left for 2km. At the crossing with the D4, continue across on the D227 towards Roussillon. Climb two hairpin bends, take two lefts and enter the village streets. Go around a blockand reach to the left foot the ramp leading to the ochre trail. 2 – Go forward to La Burlière avenue (D105), pass a speed bump and at the next junction, go left. Reach a roundabout and continue left towards Apt. Reach another speed bump and at the Y junction, continue straight on the D104 towards Apt. Get to the Conservatoire of Ochres. 3 – Follow the D104, glide through the curves and at the straight line, look out for the small road to the left. Follow it and reach the D4. Cross with the utmost caution and take the small road across, leading to Lombards. Enter a residential area and reach the crossroads you didn't pass on your way going (point 1). 1 – Turn right and return to Gargas by the same route as the one used to go.

Starting at the hilltop village of Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, a great trip on the Sentier des Aiguiers, the top of Mount Cluyer and the ruins of Travignon. Back turned to the ''Information Point", next to the post office and pharmacy, go left then right onto the Rue Victor Hugo on 50m. Begin to the left on the Rue de la Combe and take a quick left under the puppet. Climb the cobblestone to the mill. Go up the path to the right on the edge of the plateau. Then take a right, cross the dam, pass through the castrum and turn left into the castle. Bypass the chapel on the left. 1 - At the crossroads, go straight across. Continue to the right and climb to the Chemin des Gavaniols. Continue straight. Leave several roads to your left and right leading to houses. Pass a sloping ledge and reach the Aiguiers Bessons. 2 - Rise to the right onto the path. At the 1st (new alternative route) then 2nd crossing, continue on the path in front. Leave a track going to the right and reach the rocky ledge. Climb the East ridge (markings barely visible), reach a small covered aiguier (Provençal underground water tank) and continue right to the Mount Cluyer dome. Pass the viewpoint and reach the summit plateau (milestone). 3 - Descend the trail due north, continue on the path under the pines and come out on La Liguière track. Follow the track for 150m and at the Y-like crossroad, continue left on the Chemin de la cassette (private pathway!). Bypass the farm to the right (gate) and reach the track below. Turn right (GR®) and after the aiguiers of Gayeoux, turn right. Go down 400m and leave a path to the left. 4 - Take a sharp left (milestone). Climb the small mountain pass of Travignon and switch to the aiguiers upstream the hamlet. Descend to the right on the rocky path, then turn left. Go through the ruins of Travignon, take a sharp right at the exit of the hamlet and immediately a left to go down the winding paths of the old mule track. 5 - Take a sharp left and immediately right (GR®). Hurtle down the trail which is very craggy down below. Continue at the valley bottom. Skip the narrow pass of the Rocher de la Cadière. At the crossroads "Puits du Geay", go straight. Pass the narrow gully of the Portes de Castor and go straight. 6 - look to the right for the 1st orchard along the track. Turn right, go up 100m along the field and climb the trail to the Bois du Defens. At the path, go across, descend and coming out of the scrubland, turn right. Go up the Rue de Fontaine de Guby to the right. Reach the Chemin de Romanet then the Cours de la Liberté to the left to go back to the village center.

An exceptional natural site, landscapes of great aesthetic quality and a succession of ingenious hydraulic remains... From the car park, go left on the D15 for 300m. Take the path to the right. 1 - Go straight and down the long flat area of Vézaule. Further down, leave the left path behind and reach into the Gorges and the windmill of Grailles (private property, cannot be visited). 2 - Retrace your steps and 60m further, take a right at the bottom of the ravine. Reach the Cabrier windmill. Weave along the wall to the left, cross a narrow balcony passage, then pass through the water carrying canal. Climb a first ladder, pass a ledge and continue alternating between the two banks. Higher up, cross a rocky ledge (handrail), then move left to rise. Pass a flat area and go down to the right. Go left to the bottom of the Gorges. Pass the Jean de Marre windmills (I and II) and then reach the crossroads upstream. 3 - Go up some 30 metres upstream until a rocky slab. Do not climb the steep path to the right but continue on the one that runs along the river bed. 200m further after a little ledge, cross a ford, take the path on the opposite bank in the downstream direction. Climb two stony steep paths, reach the old track and continue climbing the milder slope. Reach the plateau and continue the path until the track. 4 - At the crossroads ''Lauzière'', follow the left path. Pass two turns and continue on the small road. At the crossroads, continue left. Reach the D4 (calvary), turn left and reach Murs. 5 - At the crossroads between the D4 and the D15, exit to the left on the small road. Lower down, go onto the opposite track. 700m further, do not miss the start of the trail to the right. Go down two rocky hairpin bends, go past the Moulin des Etangs (private property, cannot be visited). Continue onto the valley floor. Pass the Devissé windmill and continue going. 6 - In front of the Charlesse windmill and its penstock, continue at the bottom of the Gorges to the left. Make a detour to the right to reach the foot of the ledge of the mill of the Cata well. Continue at the bottom of the Gorges and reach the path taken to go. 3 - Turn right and climb the hairpin bends. Continue on the balcony path. At the crossroads "Vezaule", continue left. 2 - Turn right and return to the starting point following the route taken to go.

Short and clever combination of the "Sentier des Aiguiers'' which offers a beautiful glimpsecrafty and remarkable water supplies. Back facing the car park, go down across on the paved track. After the turn; go back up gently. At the 1st intersection, turn left and climbthe track. Leave behind several roads to the right then to the left leading to houses. Pass a sloping ledge and reach the Aiguiers Bessons. 1 - Rise to the right onto the path. At the 1st crossing, continue the winding paths across (new variant). At the path, still continue across. A little further, leave a track going to the right and continue on the rocky ledge. Reach a viewpoint and climb the edge to the east (marking hardly noticeable). Reach a small covered aiguier. Continue to the right, pass the orientation table and reach the Cluyer dome (mountain pass cycling milestone). 2 - Descend the trail due north, continue on the path under the pines and come out on La Liguière track. Follow right on 150m and take on the right the Lays track (ignore the sign'Sentier des Aiguiers'' to the left). Reach the Romanet track and go down to the right for 500m, then at the exit of a bend, turn left towards Travignon. After a ledge in the woods, turn left. 3  - Continue the path straight. Pass 2 turns and reach the Aiguiers upstream. Retrace your steps to point 3 by cutting through 2 turns by the stony path. Turn left and cross the ruins of Travignon. When leaving the hamlet, take a sharp right and immediately a left to go down the winding paths of the old mule track. When at the 2 large rocks, leave the GR® behind to the left and go down the path to the right. Go up slightly to come out on the Romanet track. Go down on the left for 1km / less than a mile. 4 - Do not miss the path that rises to the right (point 754m). 200m above, turn left and climb the path. Continue by following the marking carefully (private property!), then gradually rise to a track that leads to the Caulet farm. Go down to the left, go up slightly, then turn left (mountain pass cycling milestone).Go down the path to the south. Do not miss, at the exit of a corner, the trail rising to right and coming out on the corner of a fence. Turn left, walk along the fence and come out on the Romanes trail. Turn left to return to the starting point.

Short and clever combination of the "Sentier des Aiguiers'' which offers a beautiful glimpsecrafty and remarkable water supplies. Back facing the car park, go down across on the paved track. After the turn; go back up gently. At the 1st intersection, turn left and climbthe track. Leave behind several roads to the right then to the left leading to houses. Pass a sloping ledge and reach the Aiguiers Bessons. 1 - Rise to the right onto the path. At the 1st crossing, continue the winding paths across (new variant). At the path, still continue across. A little further, leave a track going to the right and continue on the rocky ledge. Reach a viewpoint and climb the edge to the east (marking hardly noticeable). Reach a small covered aiguier. Continue to the right, pass the orientation table and reach the Cluyer dome (mountain pass cycling milestone). 2 - Descend the trail due north, continue on the path under the pines and come out on La Liguière track. Follow right on 150m and take on the right the Lays track (ignore the sign'Sentier des Aiguiers'' to the left). Reach the Romanet track and go down to the right for 500m, then at the exit of a bend, turn left towards Travignon. After a ledge in the woods, turn left. 3  - Continue the path straight. Pass 2 turns and reach the Aiguiers upstream. Retrace your steps to point 3 by cutting through 2 turns by the stony path. Turn left and cross the ruins of Travignon. When leaving the hamlet, take a sharp right and immediately a left to go down the winding paths of the old mule track. When at the 2 large rocks, leave the GR® behind to the left and go down the path to the right. Go up slightly to come out on the Romanet track. Go down on the left for 1km / less than a mile. 4 - Do not miss the path that rises to the right (point 754m). 200m above, turn left and climb the path. Continue by following the marking carefully (private property!), then gradually rise to a track that leads to the Caulet farm. Go down to the left, go up slightly, then turn left (mountain pass cycling milestone).Go down the path to the south. Do not miss, at the exit of a corner, the trail rising to right and coming out on the corner of a fence. Turn left, walk along the fence and come out on the Romanes trail. Turn left to return to the starting point.

Hiking and history, following the footsteps of the members of the Resistance from Gordes (1942 - 1944) At the Place du Château (roundabout), go along the north wall of the castle, continue on the left when reaching the Y junction, pass in front of the post office, then continue straight on the Saint-Pons street until the entrance of the cemetery (GR®).). Retrace your steps, pass under the car park and come out on "Route Neuve" (D102). Go up the Baptistin-Picca street on the right. 1 - Near the castle (tourist office), rush into the Rue de l'Eglise. Pass Saint-Firmin's church gate, turn right 20m after the Porte-de-Savoie street and go down the Jean-Deyrolle street to the left (GR®).). Pass the hairpin turn and go up the Bel-Air path. At the top, continue straight, cross the Cavaillon road (D15) and weave in between two walls. Slope down gently and keep going straight. 2 Leave on the right the path leading to the Village des Bories and just after the turn, take a right. Go down to the end of tar and continue straight on the cobblestone path (GR®).). At the bottom of the valley of Sénancole, turn left and then take a quick right. Leave behind the flat path on the left and climb the gravel path across. Pass a house and continue on the track to the left. 3 - At the top, turn left (RP). After the car park of the Village des Bories, go onto a trail along an olive grove on the left. Pass along a large stone wall and continue on the ridge to the right. After two narrow hairpin turns, continue the descent to the bottom of the valley and continue upstream (RP). 4 - At the crossroads "la Senancole", cross the ravine to the left and go up the trail of Grande Combe to the right. Leave a trail on the left (RP) and advance 130m further. 5 - Turn right, leave the valley and climb a rocky path. Once on the plateau, reach the old farm of Débroussède. Continue to the right on a poorly marked trail for about 80m and take a quick right then a left in the valley of La Sénancole. Cross the ford and reach the Senanque Abbey. 6 - Climb the path on the right going above the car park. Turn right and go up the road (GR®).). Go down the road (D177) for 100m and go onto the trail on the right (GR®).). Keep descending straight. Reach a small road. Follow it to the left and reach the Sénanque road (D177). 7 - Take the road (D177) on the right 220m further, then at a lamppost under an oak, turn left and get onto the Gordes road (D15). Turn left, pass the big curve and return to the castle (GR®).).

Nestled in a green setting on the Gordes plain, this former 18th-century farmhouse has been completely renovated and transformed into a charming hotel.

The tone is set as soon as you enter, by the singular, century-old cypress trees that guide your gaze towards an imposing dry-stone residence, and gradually descend into a natural setting of olive trees, vines and almond trees.

The Domaine du Camping des Sources is located 2 km from Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France, and offers exceptional panoramic views of the Luberon.

Les Bories, a 5-star spa hotel and restaurant, welcomes you to an 8-hectare estate of olive trees, cypresses, green oaks, lavender and aromatic gardens. 34 rooms, spa, heated indoor and outdoor pool, tennis, fitness room, restaurant and pool club in season.

This characterful early 19th-century mansion, with its dry-stone walls, is home to a charmingly comfortable 3* hotel with swimming pool, terraced garden and cosy rooms.

Le Mas de Loume, nature and you. Treat yourself to a moment of serenity in our two guest rooms nestled in a wooded haven, where only the songs of birds and the soothing whispers of the forest will disturb your tranquility. Located 2 km from the charming village of Sault, our 50-hectare estate, classified as a wildlife reserve, offers two comfortable accommodations ranging from 27 to 45 m², each with a terrace and access to a garden as vast as our property. Each lodging, featuring a private entrance to ensure privacy, includes a cozy living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sunny private terrace overlooking the forest. Explore the surrounding trails on foot, by bike, or by paragliding (certified takeoff site nearby), and savor our local products such as wine, jam, and juice for an authentic and rejuvenating experience. With easy access to iconic natural sites like the Ochre Trail of Roussillon and the Sénanque Abbey, our Mas is the perfect retreat for nature lovers and those seeking serenity. Book now to experience a unique getaway where comfort, nature, and tranquility come together.

Les Terrasses de Gordes invites you to stay in the heart of the Luberon Park, in a Provence bathed in sunshine and bursting with scents and flavors. Enjoy a charming and relaxing stay in this superb stone residence surrounded by evergreen oaks. Have breakfast between the two gardens, relax under the oak or olive trees, isolate yourself in the south garden for a quiet read or a simple sunbath, savor the views of the Alpilles and the Luberon by the pool (heated), admire unforgettable sunsets, play pétanque by the laurel and lavender trees. The heated pool (11mx4.5m) benefits from a salt treatment system that makes bathing natural and pleasant. Swimming is comfortable from April to November. Les Terrasses welcomes you all year round in a quiet, traditional setting, but equipped with all modern comforts to take full advantage of the light and scents in the heart of one of Europe's most beautiful regions.

Facing the Ventoux, Catherine and Pierre welcome you in the calm of their family lavender farm. The authentic and warm welcome will allow you to enjoy the place and discover the region. Whether you are cyclists, hikers, fans of nature, culture or outdoor activities, La Maguette will be the ideal setting for your holiday! To preserve the calm of the place and the relation with the guests, we propose you only 2 comfortable rooms on the same level (one of them is a family room). Decorated with care, they each have a bathroom with Italian shower, WC and 140 cm beds. Each room is equipped with fine linen and a hair dryer. Breakfast and table d'hôtes meals are served in the warm, communal living room; on sunny days, you can enjoy them outside facing the Mont Ventoux. The table d'hôtes is available on reservation and will allow you to taste a tasty cuisine made with local and garden products! Tourist information is available on site, and of course we can also advise you on what to see and do. Outside, the garden, the shaded terrace and its lounge are at your disposal as well as the petanque ground or the swings for your children. If you wish, we can show you the animals of the farm and the different crops. A shop selling the farm's products is open on site. Bikes and motorbikes can be parked in the shelter when you come! Shops at 7 km - Farm inn on the spot (500m) on reservation only at lunchtime. Baby facilities on request. Attached to our territory and eager to make you discover it, we will reveal you the richness of it. For hikers and cyclists, La Maguette is part of the "Compagnon de route" and "Accueil vélo" network. We speak english - Parliamo italiano Find more information and a reservation module on the website of the establishment.

Located 7km from Sault, in a peaceful environment with a heated pool and a landscaped garden, Laurent welcomes you to his guesthouse. The 3 rooms feature independent entrances, private bathrooms, and toilets. Table d'hôtes is available upon reservation. Laurent welcomes you to his house located near the lavender fields and Mont Ventoux. In a calm and luxurious setting with a heated pool, landscaped garden, and summer kitchen, he will receive you with attention and friendliness. The 3 rooms feature independent entrances, private bathrooms, toilets, and a terrace. At the table d'hôte (reservation required before 12 p.m.), Laurent offers cuisine with fresh, local, or French products. Once a week, he organizes a themed meal around the pool. Parking with reserved spaces is available.

The Earth is an active planet, alive, animated by movements. This results in soft deformations (folds), or brittle (fractures and faults). The Madeleine cliff corresponds to one of these faults. The northern compartment of the fault is sunk several tens of meters. It is the ditch of Lioux where the village settled. The southern compartment, made of very hard limestones, remained in relief. Thus the cliff highlights exactly the layout of this fault in the landscape

The Lioux municipality covers nearly 4,000 ha! This gives it very contrasting landscapes between scrubland, old castles and dark forest. Lioux is separated into two parts: the old village with the Romanesque church at the foot of the cliff and the "low village", in the valley. It is said that Hannibal, accompanied by his war elephants, crossed Lioux before reaching the road to the Alps. This explains the presence of an elephant on the coat of arms of the municipality.

Magnificent and grandiose belvedere to the south west on the Petit Luberon massif and its vast summit plateau. Full west, the village of Gordes is well located, built and nested on the edge of the molasse plateau, the "Pierre du Midi". Further south, a part of the ocher massif is discovered, with its red and yellow sands. These sands of alteration are the index of a tropical Provence 100 million years ago.

North facing, overlooking the valley of Lioux, the majestic ruins of Castellas enthroned on their rocky peak. This castle in the defensive position is only one of the 5 castles of the town;! Why such an abundance;? Parrotier Castle is located in the lower village of Lioux but those of Bezaure, Saint-Lambert and Javon are further away. They were once attached to municipalities of the same name that joined Lioux in 1793, adding 3 castles on the perimeter of the town.

The Luberon mills originally used the strength of man or animals. Then it was replaced by the force of the water and finally that of the wind. Provence was the first French region to build windmills, because of its relief and strong winds that cross it. The first were attested in 1180, allowing to grind grain and olive. The tower that is observed is the remnant of an old windmill, it is currently inhabited (private, can not visit).

On the south-south-east side, the view emerges on the hills of the massive ocrieres, the Claparèdes plateau and the Saignon rock, then the Grand Luberon massif and its summit, the Mourre Nègre (1,125 m). The birth of the Grand Luberon is linked to that of the Pyrenees about 40 million years ago. Just like those massifs oriented east-west (Alpilles, Ste-Baume, Ste-Victoire ...). Subsequently, the formation of the Alps will enhance this relief then erosion will mold it.

To the north, below, we can find hills of gray clays. Insignificantly, these clays and the fossils they contain allowed the creation, in 1840, of one of the stages of the international stratigraphic scale which breakdown the history of the Earth, in eras, period, stages .. . Since its formation more than 4 billion years ago. This floor is the Aptian, which takes its name from Apt, of course, between -125 and -113 million years ago.

See on the road this channel, trace of an old canal which brought the water, without doubt to the village. Shortly after, when you get to the first houses, you will find a source, the Orchard Fountain and its wash house below. The water, in Provence, was rare and valuable. This is still the case ; !

See also the massive massif of Monts-de-Vaucluse, large limestone slab very thick (more than 1000 m). It collects, in depth, the rainwater that will come out in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, 1st source of France by its flow. On their southern edge, the Monts-de-Vaucluse are cut canyons like the one from combe of Lioux, opposite or of Vaumale, in the west, allowing to connect the waters circulation of the plateau with the one of Apt bassin .

This bastide is called "La Verrerie", the only remnant of a distant past where glass was made. For this, it takes sand, lime and especially a lot of wood to feed the furnaces. From the Middle Ages, the glass works are implanted in the region, because of the magnificent forests that cover Monts-de-Vaucluse and Luberon, which they gradually raze! In 1701, the Simiane council begs to "suppress the glass factory which is the forest chancre". The last glass factory of the country of Apt will close in 1889.

Hidden away in a verdant setting on the Gordes plain, this old farm built in 1850 is now a 4-star restaurant. Provençal and Mediterranen cuisine.

Family home at the foot of the village of Gordes, in the heart of the countryside, restaurateur from father to son since 1973. High-quality cuisine combining tradition and Provencal gastronomy in an ideal setting overlooking Gordes.

Awarded with a Michelin star, the gourmet restaurant Les Bories will awaken the taste buds of all gourmets and epicureans. The chef of the restaurant at Les Bories & Spa likes to attach himself to the richness of the region and to the wonderful products offered by Provence. A beautiful terroir that the Chef likes to revisit by diverting from classic dishes, while retaining the essence of each product. Tastes and colors combine like beautifully drawn paintings. The number of places are limited, it is necessary to reserve in advance.

Nestled in the heart of the village of Gordes, La Casa Rosario offers Italian specialties on its shady terrace or in its charming Luberon dining room.

Facing the castle this Italian trattoria is an institution in Gordes. Enjoy Napolitan pizzas, antipastis and excellent pasta on its terrace or in its traditional dining room.

Traditional cuisine based on fresh and seasonal produce.

Bistro-style restaurant, terrace with view, cosy, modern interior.

Nestled in a green setting on the Gordes plain, this former 18th-century farmhouse has been completely renovated and transformed into a charming hotel.

The tone is set as soon as you enter, by the singular, century-old cypress trees that guide your gaze towards an imposing dry-stone residence, and gradually descend into a natural setting of olive trees, vines and almond trees.

The Domaine du Camping des Sources is located 2 km from Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France, and offers exceptional panoramic views of the Luberon.

Les Bories, a 5-star spa hotel and restaurant, welcomes you to an 8-hectare estate of olive trees, cypresses, green oaks, lavender and aromatic gardens. 34 rooms, spa, heated indoor and outdoor pool, tennis, fitness room, restaurant and pool club in season.

In the very heart of Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France, perched on the rocky slopes, La Bastide with its somptuous decors, offers an exceptional view over the Luberon valley and the Alpilles. This ancestral residence reflects the 18th century in all its glory. Over 2 000 art work pieces unearthed from the most prestigious antique dealers all enhance this structure carved into the rock itself. All the 34 rooms and 6 suites invite to a time travel. Christophe Tollemer’s interpretation of the ancient Provencal style is definitely an ode to Provence: the warmth of a beautiful region combined with an amazing attention to details. Airelles Gordes, La Bastide is a destination in itself.

This characterful early 19th-century mansion, with its dry-stone walls, is home to a charmingly comfortable 3* hotel with swimming pool, terraced garden and cosy rooms.

Charming bed and breakfast 600 m from the center of Gordes. A haven of peace just a 5-minute walk from the center of Gordes. A bubble of calm and serenity that will enchant you with its typically Provencal garden and carefully decorated rooms.

Nestled in a 1.5-hectare park planted with lavender, thyme and rosemary, Le Jas de Gordes becomes your pied-à-terre during your stay in the Luberon.

Le Mas de Loume, nature and you. Treat yourself to a moment of serenity in our two guest rooms nestled in a wooded haven, where only the songs of birds and the soothing whispers of the forest will disturb your tranquility. Located 2 km from the charming village of Sault, our 50-hectare estate, classified as a wildlife reserve, offers two comfortable accommodations ranging from 27 to 45 m², each with a terrace and access to a garden as vast as our property. Each lodging, featuring a private entrance to ensure privacy, includes a cozy living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sunny private terrace overlooking the forest. Explore the surrounding trails on foot, by bike, or by paragliding (certified takeoff site nearby), and savor our local products such as wine, jam, and juice for an authentic and rejuvenating experience. With easy access to iconic natural sites like the Ochre Trail of Roussillon and the Sénanque Abbey, our Mas is the perfect retreat for nature lovers and those seeking serenity. Book now to experience a unique getaway where comfort, nature, and tranquility come together.