Cycling around Le Luberon, Provence, France in May 2016
A relaxed trip around the Luberon region of Provence, France, in one week.
Luberon Year in Provence Bike Trip
The Luberon region is Provence at its finest. Imagine a land of old perched villages, vineyards, cherry and olive orchards, lavender, exciting markets selling flowers, fruits and fabrics, and crumbling farmhouses with sweeping views that never seem to end.
Luberon Discover France bike Tour in Provence
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Renting in Provence France
As a native of Provence, I will help you find the right rental in the Luberon region. Please contact me!
Haus mieten in der Provence (Lubéron)
Aktiv erholen & geniessen in mitten von den schönsten Dörfern der Provence, Weinfeldern und Naturschönheiten! Mountainbike, Wandern, Klettern, Baden, Wein-Degustationen, Märkte....
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Superbes vues de Cavaillon ,vue de la colline st Jaques.
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Daytour Provence: Avignon Alpilles Luberon.
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Bonnieux, Luberon, Provence, France [HD] (videoturysta.eu)
[EN] Bonnieux is a small village in Luberon, interestingly located on top of a hill, about 10 km from Lourmarin, 8 km from Goult, 12 km from Apt and 14 km from Gordes. It is worth visiting because of beautiful views available from the hill, the cedar forest and many pleasant cafes and restaurants.
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[FR] Bonnieux est un petit village dans le Luberon, intéressant situé au sommet d'une colline, à environ 10 km de Lourmarin, à 8 km de Goult, à 12 km d'Apt et à 14 km de Gordes. Il vaut le détour en raison de belles vues disponibles à partir de la colline, la forêt de cèdres et de nombreux cafés et restaurants agréables.
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[PL] Bonnieux jest niewielką miejscowością w Luberonie, ciekawie położoną na szczycie wzgórza, znajdującą się 10 km od Lourmarin, 8 km od Goult, 12 km od Apt i 14 km od Gordes. Warto ją odwiedzić z powodu pięknych widoków dostępnych z góry, lasu cedrowego, a także wielu przyjemnych kawiarni i restauracji.
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AUBERGE DU PRESBYTERE SAIGNON GRAND LUBERON.mov
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The Luberon Experience
Share some of the fun from a recent Luberon Experience group (June 2010). Thanks to Adam from Maryland who made the video and allowed us to post it! See luberonexperience.com for more information.
Castle of Gordes in the Luberon, France
In the hills of Luberon you can find the fortified 12th century Renaissance Castle of Gordes. Background music is Far the Day Come by Letterbox.
Menerbes, Provence, Luberon, France [HD] (videoturysta)
[EN] Ménerbes is a beautiful village in Provence, near Bonnieux and Oppède le Vieux, surrounded by walls. It is situated on a hilltop in the Luberon mountains, which are located at the foot of the French Alps. This region is rich in truffles, mushrooms, lavender and red wine with a distinctive flavor. Ménerbes is widely known since 1990 because of the books written by Peter Mayle, a British writer who lived here. The film A Good Year (directed by Ridley Scott, with Russell Crowe) is based on one of his books. The film was shot in nearby the village of Ménerbes.
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[FR] Ménerbes est un beau village en Provence, près de Bonnieux et Oppède le Vieux, entouré de murs. Il est situé sur une colline dans les montagnes du Luberon, qui sont situés au pied des Alpes françaises. Cette région est riche en truffes, champignons, la lavande et le vin rouge avec une saveur distinctive. Ménerbes est largement connu depuis 1990 à cause des livres écrits par Peter Mayle, un écrivain britannique qui a vécu ici. Le film A Good Year (réalisé par Ridley Scott, avec Russell Crowe) est basée sur un de ses livres. Le film a été tourné dans les environs du village de Ménerbes.
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[PL] Ménerbes to piękna miejscowość w Prowansji, niedaleko Bonnieux i Oppède le Vieux, otoczona murami obronnymi. Jest ona położona na szczycie wzgórza w górach Luberon, które leżą u podnóża Alp francuskich. Region ten jest bogaty w trufle, grzyby, lawendę i czerwone wino o charakterystycznym smaku. Miejscowość Ménerbes jest szerzej znana od 1990 roku z powodu książek napisanych przez Petera Mayle'a, brytyjskiego pisarza, który w niej zamieszkał. Film Dobry rok - A Good Year (w reżyserii Ridleya Scotta, z udziałem Russella Crowe) został oparty na jednej z jego książek. Film został nakręcony w okolicach miejscowości Ménerbes.
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Let's explore : Le luberon, France
Bonnieux - village in The Luberon, Provence, France
View from the top of the French village of Bonnieux, in The Luberon, Provence.
Bonnieux, Provence Video Guide
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In the Middle Ages, Bonnieux became a Papal enclave, through a bizarre chain of events. This meant that the town was a tax-free haven in the centre of the French kingdom. Smuggling was rampant and the town prospered. Only the French revolution was able to put a stop to the special privileges of the townspeople.
Today, you find little evidence of this prosperity, more of a pretty, sleepy village. The main D36 road that cuts through the village passes by bleak and gray houses of an undetermined age. What does take your breath away is the splendid view over the, often wind swept, valleys of the Luberon below, the fertile plains of Cavaillon and beyond - all the way to Mont Ventoux on a clear day.
Living Like a Local in the Luberon
A resource for anyone who is planning to visit the Luberon region of Provence or is simply curious about what makes Provence such a magical place. We include tips on living like a local, in addition to suggesting places to visit and things to do during your stay.
Bonnieux market
Bonnieux Market and Muriel qui chante Edith Piaf!
Cycling Provence Day3 Col de Murs
Day 3 was warm but once again very windy. We headed south, stopping first in Blauvac. Then we went down the recently repaved D150 to the D158 and headed into Malemort. Got a bit lost there. Then we opted to follow the cycle signs to Venasque. That road got worse and we had to return to Malemort where we found the standard route -- D5 to D77 to D4 -- to Venasque. After a French power bar (aka eclair) in Venasque, we continued into the headwind up the Col de Murs on the D4. Murs was nicer than I remembered. Then we went down to Gordes. Busy as always, we didn't linger because the day was already long and we had a long way to get back.