Holiday in Luberon
Area in France — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇫🇷
Country
France
Type
Area
Best time to travel
May–October, Lavender: mid-June–mid-July
Budget/day
100–180 €
Getting there from Germany
Flights to Marseille (1.5 hours drive) or Avignon TGV (45 minutes drive). Rental car required.
About Luberon
The Luberon in Haute-Provence is a hilly landscape of lavender fields, olive groves, vineyards, and honey-colored stone villages that cling like swallow's nests to rocky cliffs. The Luberon Regional Natural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1997, stretches across the mountain range between Cavaillon and Manosque and embodies the Provence of one's dreams. Gordes, with its stone terraces overlooking the valley, is among the most beautiful villages in France and served as the backdrop for Ridley Scott's 'A Good Year'. Roussillon shines in all shades of ochre — the former quarries of the Sentier des Ocres offer a surreal walk through red, orange, and yellow rock formations. Bonnieux, Ménerbes, and Lacoste (with the castle of the Marquis de Sade) line up like pearls on the northern side of the mountains. The Luberon is the stronghold of Provençal lifestyle: weekly markets in Apt (Saturday), Lourmarin (Friday), and Coustellet offer lavender honey, goat cheese, Calissons, and local wines from the Luberon appellation. Peter Mayle's bestseller 'A Year in Provence' made the region famous among international readers. The lavender bloom in June and July transforms the Valensole plateau and the Sénanque and Silvacane abbeys into seas of violet. In autumn, the truffle season beckons. The Luberon is pure relaxation — a place where time seems to move more slowly.
Top 5 highlights in Luberon
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Gordes
The most famous village in Provence perches on a rocky outcrop with cascading stone houses and a Renaissance castle – the most photographed village in France.
Roussillon
The village in vibrant red and orange ochre tones lies amidst former ochre quarries – a riot of colors like no other.
Abbey of Sénanque
The Romanesque Cistercian abbey from the 12th century, surrounded by lavender fields, is the most iconic photo motif of Provence.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgü
The 'Venice of Provence' with its waterwheels and over 300 antique dealers is Europe's third-largest antique market.
Bonnieux & Ménerbes
These quiet mountain villages offer panoramic views over the Luberon valley, wine tastings, and the authentic atmosphere of Peter Mayle's Provence.
Hotels in Luberon
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Luberon
Recommended travel time
May–October, Lavender: mid-June–mid-July
Summer
Hot, 28–35 °C, dry
Winter
Mild, 3–10 °C, Mistral
How much does a holiday in Luberon cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
50–75 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100–180 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
250–500 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Gordes is crowded with day tourists – come early in the morning or stay overnight in the village.
The Sénanque Abbey with lavender is only photogenic from mid-June to mid-July – outside of bloom, the field is green.
The Sunday market in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgü combines antiques and food – perfect for a morning.
Rent an e-bike for the Luberon villages – the hills are steep, but the views are grand.
Buy lavender essence and lavender soap directly from the distilleries – e.g., in Apt or Lagarde d'Apt.
Food & drink in Luberon
These specialties you must try!
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