Luberon Links and Other Travel Resources

We love the Luberon and enjoy helping people discover this special area, even if you don't come on one of our trips!

About the Luberon

The following links are useful if you are considering or planning a trip to Provence.

Experience the Luberon: Take five minutes to watch this slide show and you'll understand why we love the Luberon.

Provence Web: Directory of all the villages in the area around the Luberon.

The Luberon: A new website with information and photos from the Luberon.

Provence Hideaway: Another new website with great information on the Luberon and other areas of Provence.

Vaucluse Visites Virtuelle: Wonderful 360 degree photography of most of the villages in the Luberon.

ProvenceBeyond: An extensive English-language website covering the entire region of Provence, including the Luberon.

Luberon Guidebook: An excellent resource developed by our friends Bob and Sue Winn, including several driving tour routes in the Luberon. A must for any independent traveler to the Luberon!

Markets in the Luberon: Where and when to find the outdoor markets in the Luberon.

Saturday at the Apt Market: Kathy's travel essay about a day at one of the most famous outdoor markets in Provence.

Activities for Children and Families in Provence: Kathy's guide of places and activities that families will enjoy.

Food for Children and Families in Provence: Kathy's guide to family dining in Provence.

Hiking in the Luberon: Kathy's extensive guide to enjoying the Luberon on foot, including descriptions and photos of four hikes.

Photos of the Luberon

Photos of the Luberon: Our photos of our favorite villages, markets and more in Provence.

The Markets of Provence: Our photos from six different markets in Provence.

Mornings at the Markets: More market photos from our explorations of Provence.

Autumn in Provence: Photos from the autumn we lived in the Luberon.

Return to Provence: Photos from our family trip to Provence in spring 2006.

Provence Photo Galleries: Wonderful photos and narrative from the site of two professional photographers.

Provence and Luberon photos: More wonderful photos, this time from the website of Lorenzo de Paolis.

Books and Movies about Provence and the Luberon

Experience Provence: Our Amazon store features books, movies, music and products that remind us of Provence. We've also included some of our favorite travel accessories and products. Take a look!

A Good Year: A new movie directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe. It's based on a Peter Mayle novel and was filmed in the Luberon.

Photos from Locations for "A Good Year": This movie was filmed mostly on location in the Luberon.

Recommended B&B's in the Luberon

These are places we know personally:

Le Mas Perreal: A five-room B&B owned by our friends Kevin and Elisabeth in St. Saturnin-les-Apt.

Le Clos du Buis: A comfortable B&B right in the village of Bonnieux; the family home of the owner Pierre.

Les Trois Sources: This B&B is in a medieval building set in the vineyards and orchards beneath Bonnieux.

Mas Pomona: A five-room B&B owned by our friends David and Marianne on the west end of the Petit Luberon.

Recommended Rentals in the Luberon

La Bastide Vieille: The house near Bonnieux where our family lived for 6-1/2 months. Although there are new owners, the house is still available as a vacation rental.

Les Bougainvilliers: Our friends' village house in St. Cannat (south side of the Luberon).

Maison de Village: A village house in Bonnieux owned by our friend Christine.

Domaine Faverot: Four cottages on a working wine estate, owned by our friends Francois and Sally Faverot.

Rose Cottage and Place de la Fontaine: Two cottages in the village of Saignon owned by Australian Henrietta Taylor. We rented the Rose Cottage on our first trip to Provence.

Danielle's Gites: Four gites just off the main square in the village of Bonnieux.

Paolo's properties: Several houses managed by our friend Paolo who lives in the Luberon.

Wood Family Travel Blogs and Photos

Our Grand Tour of Europe: The story of our family's 14 month trip to Europe, including 6-1/2 months living in the Luberon.

The Trail's Our Thing: Our ongoing travel blog, including stories and photos from our our summer experiences in the Luberon and other parts of Europe in 2006 and 2007. (We're working now to plan 2008!)

Wood Family Travel Photos: Photos from our 14 month "Grand Tour" and other travels in Europe.

European Travel Consultant

Leslie Erickson, CTA: Our Travel consultant partner, and an experienced European traveler.

Sandy McDowell of France Journeys: A specialist in travel to France, including packages that complement a week with The Luberon Experience.

Best Website for European Travelers!

Slow Travel: This website changed our life. It's a fabulous resource for travelers to Europe, especially those who want to travel more slowly. The message board is a great way to get input from other travelers. Some of our best friends are people we've met through Slow Travel.

Similar Trips in Italy

Gail's Great Escapes: Our friends Gail and John Hecko run week-long trips in southern Tuscany. They've been our mentors and inspiration.

Italian Excursion: Fellow "Slow Traveler" Cheryl offers a small-group week based in a villa in Lazio, near the Tuscany and Umbria borders.

Other Recommended Websites

French-Word-A-Day: This website offers a wonderful way to increase your French vocabulary and get a taste of the French lifestyle. It's written by an American woman who married a Frenchman and now lives in the southern part of Provence.

French Food and Cook: A cooking website devoted to French food. Wonderful recipes and menu suggestions.

Terroir-France: A great resource for information on French wine.

Cotswolder: It has nothing to do with France, but this is a site my friend Pauline runs about traveling in the Cotswolds, England. We love the Cotswolds too!