Three days is the minimum to set foot in the Luberon. Here is the itinerary we give to our guests at Le Clos de Manon. The idea: one village per half-day, without pressure, with real gourmet breaks.
Day 1 — Gordes and Sénanque
Morning · Gordes
Set off on foot from the villa (10 min). Coffee on Place du Château, market on Tuesday, village tour. Allow 2h30 with a lunch break.
Afternoon · Bories Village + Sénanque Abbey
Visit Bories Village (45 min), then head to Sénanque for late afternoon — the raking light is sublime there.
Dinner
At the villa (open kitchen), terrace under the pergola. Or book at La Trinquette in the village (Luberon view, booking essential).
Day 2 — Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lacoste
Morning · Roussillon and the Ochre Trail
20 min drive. The Ochre Trail (30 min walk) crosses a unique red canyon landscape. Wear shoes that don't fear ochre dust.
Lunch in Bonnieux
Hilltop village 30 min from Roussillon. Many terraces with views. La Terrasse is a safe classic.
Afternoon · Lacoste
10 min from Bonnieux. Lacoste Château (Pierre Cardin) dominates the valley. The entire village is a quiet 1-hour stroll.
Return · Ménerbes
On the way back, stop in Ménerbes for a drink and a photo of the listed village. Allow 20 min.
Day 3 — L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue or Valensole Plateau
On the last day, two options depending on your mood:
- L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (25 min) — if it's a Sunday, essential. Antiques market, cafés along the banks, canals. Italian atmosphere, peaceful and charming.
- Valensole Plateau (1h15) — from mid-June to mid-July, a day trip in endless lavender fields. Bring back a bouquet and a bottle of essential oil.
Our hosts' tip
Don't overload. The Luberon is visited slowly, one terrace after another. If you have 5 days, add a full pool day at Le Clos de Manon — it's often the memory our guests take with them.
Want a longer stay?
For 5-7 days, we recommend adding:
- Fontaine-de-Vaucluse — the resurgence of an underground river, 20 min.
- Vaison-la-Romaine — Roman ruins and medieval old town, 1 h.
- Avignon — Palais des Papes and Pont Saint-Bénezet, 45 min.
- A half-day winery — Domaine de la Citadelle in Ménerbes or Château La Coste in Puy-Sainte-Réparade.