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.