Nicknamed “the Little Provençal Venice,” this former crayfish-fishing town has preserved the charm of its past, with each era leaving its mark on the old town’s streets, canals and façades.
Today, it is world-renowned for its antique shops, brocantes, and art galleries , drawing collectors and curious visitors from around the globe.

To experience:
Stroll through the old town, past cafés, boutiques along the water, and the historic waterwheels
Browse the antique dealers and open-air brocante markets
Visit the Toy and Antique Doll Museum and the Campredon Art Centre (contemporary art)
Enjoy the large Sunday market, one of the most famous in Provence

Famous for its spectacular Vallis Clausa spring, emerging from a chasm more than 300 meters deep, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a place of mystery, poetry and lush greenery. The village inspired the poet Petrarch, and still enchants visitors with its emerald river, ancient watermills, and charming stone lanes.

To experience:
Walk the shaded path up to the spring — one of the most powerful in the world. Visit the Museum of History dedicated to the French Resistance. Enjoy canoeing on the Sorgue, drifting gently through unspoiled nature

Secret and mysterious, Lacoste enchants with its perfectly preserved medieval atmosphere.
The village is dominated by the ruins of the Château of the Marquis de Sade , now owned by fashion designer Pierre Cardin , who has left a contemporary and artistic imprint throughout the village. Its steep, stone-lined pathways lead to magnificent viewpoints over the Luberon — a place where history and imagination meet.

To experience:
Walk up to the château for sweeping views. Discover the art installations scattered throughout the village. Wander through the cobbled calades, breathing in centuries of stories and bohemian charm. A village rich in history and emotion.

Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France , Ménerbes is admired for its elegance and authenticity. Its cobbled lanes wind between historic houses, shaded little squares, and discreet art galleries. From the heights of the village, the view opens onto the vineyards, Mont Ventoux, and the wide Luberon valley — a picture-perfect Provençal scene.

To experience:
Visit the Maison de la Truffe et du Vin. Explore the Corkscrew Museum. Wander through the historic lanes and charming stone passages.  Enjoy the panoramic view at sunset — a moment suspended in time

A true Provençal postcard, Saint-Rémy enchants with its narrow streets, elegant townhouses, shaded squares, and lively café terraces. A birthplace of art and inspiration, it is a village made for strolling — from galleries to markets, from heritage to nature.

To experience:
Visit the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole Monastery, where Van Gogh once stayed and painted. Explore the ancient Roman site and triumphal arch. Enjoy a refreshing walk around Lac du Barreau, a haven for birdwatching (including little bitterns and purple herons). Discover the vibrant Provençal market on Wednesday mornings.

In the heart of vast olive groves, Maussane-les-Alpilles embodies the gentle Mediterranean art of living. Its shaded village square, lined with café terraces and fountains, invites you to slow down and savor the moment.

To experience:
Taste local olive oils produced in the village’s renowned mills. Stroll through the flower-lined lanes. 

Enjoy the Thursday morning market, full of Provençal flavors and colors

At the foot of Mont Ventoux , Bédoin is a lively village that beats to the rhythm of Provençal markets and the cyclists who come from all over the world to take on the legendary mountain. Its picturesque lanes, shaded squares, and warm, welcoming atmosphere make it an essential stop in the Ventoux region.

To experience:
Climb Mont Ventoux along the iconic Tour de France route . Visit the Baroque Church of Saint-Pierre. Explore the communal forest and its scattered chapels.

Stroll through the vibrant Monday morning Provençal market

Brantes is a hidden gem of Provence — a fortified village suspended above the Toulourenc Valley , like a scene from a traditional Provençal nativity. Its narrow calades wind toward vaulted passages that add to the village’s quiet and authentic charm. 
From here, the view over the valley and Mont Ventoux is absolutely breathtaking.

To experience:
Enter through one of the two fortified gates. Visit the Chapelle des Pénitents and Saint-Elzéar Church, adorned with trompe-l’œil paintings. Discover the santons of Brantes and meet the many artists and craftspeople who open their studios during the “Brantes Sous les Étoiles” festival in December

One of the smallest villages in the Vaucluse, Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux is a haven of peace nestled in the Toulourenc Valley . Isolated and authentic, it charms with its stone houses and beautifully preserved natural surroundings. 
Here, Provence is experienced in its most intimate and wild form.

To experience:
Explore the Gorges du Toulourenc, with their cliffs, rivers, and shaded footpaths. Enjoy unspoiled nature — walk, rest, or bathe in the clear waters of the river