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This paradise, which Petrarch called the Magic Mountains, is located between the River Rhône, the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea .

This privileged region forms a triangle with Aix-en-Provence at the southern point, Avignon to the west and Manosque to the east. Basking in the sun 300 days a year, this part of Provence has cold, sunny winters and hot, dry summers. Bad weather seldom lingers many days when the Mistral wind blows through and sweeps clouds away, ushering in the light and clarity which has always attracted artists.

The Luberon valley boasts medieval villages clinging to the sides of the mountain, each with its own character and charm. The lush valleys contain vineyards, orchards and fields of delicious melons and vegetables sold ripe in open markets every day.

The Lubéron is perfect for cycling, hiking, horseback riding, and BIKE RIDING as well as canoeing and cayaking on crystal clear rivers. There are several 18 hole-golf courses and of course private and public tennis courts. One can hike through thyme scented fields and woods, where wild mushrooms and even black truffles can be found by those who know where to look.

History of the Lubéron...