An unforgettable day trip to Lourmarin, M\u00e9nerbes, Opp\u00e8de-le-Vieux. Between vineyards and fields in the heart of Provence. Hanging villages, castles, Luberon vineyards and truffle hunters. We arrived in the district of the legendary poet and philosopher Albert Camus. It seems to me that he said it best: “Yes, one evening in Provence, one perfect hill, one whiff of salt are enough to show us that everything still lies before us”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lourmarin:<\/strong> We meet in one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”, recount its history and cross its picturesque streets on our way to Lourmarin’s famous chateau. We will visit a castle from the 12th century, including its foundation from the Middle Ages. We continue to the luxurious rooms from the Renaissance exhibiting furniture and objects that are hundreds of years old. And finally we pay our tribute to Albert Camus who is buried in Lourmarin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n M\u00e9nerbes<\/strong>: The village of M\u00e9nerbes and its citadels were a large battle site during the famous “Siege of M\u00e9nerbes”, which lasted five years during the French religious wars. One of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”, we enjoy 360 degree views available to us from the village, its beautiful stone houses, and artist galleries. We will visit the famous wine and truffle house, and from the other side we will enjoy a caf\u00e9 with a breathtaking view to the snowy Mount Ventoux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opp\u00e8de le Vieux<\/strong>: The village adjoining the northern slope of the Luberon occupies an unusual site. Built on a rocky outcrop with three faces plunging down, Oppede le Vieux keeps her secrets well hidden in the woods. Among the remains of the fortifications, the abandoned temples and the houses that collapsed, is a Romanesque church, the only structure still perfectly preserved. Next to it, a tower and a crumbling wall form the ruins of the medieval castle that once belonged to the Counts of Toulouse and later to the Popes of Avignon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"parent":0,"template":"","travel-and-tours-category":[239],"class_list":["post-5320","trip","type-trip","status-publish","hentry","travel-and-tours-category-239"],"yoast_head":"\n