Around Provence Notes

Abbaye de Sénanque …
Still in use today, a Romanesque gem built by the Cistercians in the 12th Century

Bonnieux …
A ‘perched’ village situated on the slope of the Montagne du Luberon

Brantes …
A ‘perched’ village above the Vallée de Toulourenc and facing the prominent Mont Ventoux

Gigondas …
From the Latin Jocundas (“joy”) and famous for its rosé wine

Joucas …
A tiny unspoilt Vaucluse terraced village

Lacoste …
The ruins of Marquis de Sade’s château, narrow streets and stone houses

Les Baux …
One of the Plus Beaux Villages de France, with the striking Citadelle ruins at the summit

Séguret …
One of the Plus Beaux Villages de France, on the slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail

St-Paul-de-Mausole St-Rémy …
The Provençal Romanesque style cloister where Vincent Van Gogh was confined

Vaison la Romaine …
Capital of the Haut-Vaucluse, with a Roman bridge over the River Ouvèze leading to the Haute-Ville and castle ruins

Venasque et Mont Ventoux …
A picturesque village on a rocky outcropping in sight of the iconic Mont Ventoux