Guided tours and walks in the Luberon
From September to May, explore the Luberon differently: guided tours, hikes, gourmet experiences and heritage in the heart of the Regional Natural Park.
From September to May, explore the Luberon differently: guided tours, hikes, gourmet experiences and heritage in the heart of the Regional Natural Park.
From September 2026 to May 2027, the Luberon reveals a new side of itself. Characterful villages, garrigue trails, rural heritage and Provençal flavours come together in a programme designed to explore the area through the changing seasons.
Destination Luberon offers 19 guided tours, nature walks and gourmet experiences: family investigations, historical talks, hikes in the Petit Luberon and encounters around wine, truffles, olive oil, beer, jams and goat’s cheese.
Each visit is led by a guide who shares the history, landscapes, traditions and know-how of the Luberon.
For village tours, choose comfortable shoes suitable for cobbled streets. For nature walks, bring good walking shoes, a water bottle, a hat, walking poles if needed, warm clothing in winter and sun protection during fine weather.
Themed tours in the Luberon
Explore the Luberon through guided nature walks, cultural tours, talks and gourmet experiences.
Booking required online or at one of our tourist information offices.
The guide will not be able to accept visitors who arrive without a booking.
For guided tours, wear comfortable shoes suitable for cobbled streets. For nature walks, bring good walking shoes, a water bottle, a hat, walking poles if needed and clothing suited to the weather.
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Explore the Luberon on foot, between garrigue landscapes, hills, hilltop villages and panoramic views. Three outings reveal the Vaudois heritage in Mérindol, the heights of Gordes and the birds of the Sentier de la Garrigue.
Levels range from an easy walk accessible to all to a challenging hike. Please carefully check the distance, elevation gain and recommendations on each listing before booking.
Set off towards the ruins of the former village of Mérindol and its Vaudois memorial, then reach Vallon Bernard through garrigue rich in plants and insects.
The route continues to the Font de l’Orme arboretum, where pines, sequoias and cedars from all over the world line the hiking trail.
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After the festive season, enjoy an easy walk on the heights of Gordes, in the heart of the winter landscapes of the Monts de Vaucluse.
The pass reveals wide panoramic views over the Luberon mountain range, the Calavon valley and the famous hilltop village of Gordes.
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On the Sentier de la Garrigue, set off on a walk accessible to all, dedicated to discovering and observing birds.
The route leads you to the viewpoint, where the landscape opens out over the Durance. This outing is offered as part of the National Tourism & Disability Days.
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Set out to discover the history of the Luberon through its villages, dry-stone architecture, traditions and major historical chapters.
From Les Taillades to Vaugines, via Lourmarin, Gordes, Robion, Oppède-le-Vieux, Cabrières-d’Avignon and Cavaillon, guided tours, family investigations and talks offer a fresh way to explore local heritage.
Discover the history of Les Taillades, a village shaped by human hands and the work of stone. From Roman times to the 20th century, the quarries long set the rhythm of life for its inhabitants.
Follow the guide through this hidden village of the Luberon and hear the story of its past, closely linked to the stone-cutting trades.
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In 1921, while Lourmarin Castle still lay in ruins, a mysterious event is said to have given rise to a strange curse.
As a family, search for clues in the narrow streets, solve the riddles and take on the challenges that will help you uncover the secret of this ancient legend.
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A witness to Provence’s rural heritage, the Village des Bories brings together dry-stone huts built several centuries ago.
This tour immerses you in the daily life of peasants in times gone by, blending history, rural architecture, know-how and the discovery of nature.
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In 1720, Provence was struck by one of the most devastating plague epidemics in its history.
This talk looks back at the construction of the Plague Wall, a sanitary defence line designed to prevent the spread of the disease into the Comtat Venaissin.
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Stroll through the illuminated historic heart of Lourmarin and discover the age-old Christmas traditions of Provence.
The tour continues with a tasting of the thirteen desserts and gibassier, a speciality from Lourmarin.
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Nestled at the foot of the Luberon, Robion bears witness to a rich medieval past through its narrow streets, ancient church and remains of ramparts.
This tour reveals traditional architecture and traces of several centuries of settlement, offering a true journey back in time.
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An emblematic fruit of summer and of Cavaillon, the melon has a history closely linked to that of the Cavare city.
This talk explores its cultivation, its long journey through history and its role in the development of the town, through a series of tasty anecdotes.
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Discover the medieval village of Vaugines, its cobbled lanes and its stone houses, characteristic of the Luberon.
At the heart of the village, Saint-Barthélémy Church, a 12th-century jewel, reveals a rich religious heritage that bears witness to centuries gone by.
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An ancient secret, forgotten for nearly 500 years, resurfaces in Vieil Oppède, and a mysterious investigation is finally reopened.
As a family, explore the village, collect clues, solve the riddles and help the investigators discover what really happened.
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Combine walking, landscapes and local flavours through seven gourmet walks organised in the Luberon.
AOP Ventoux wine, truffles, olive oil, craft beer, jams and goat’s cheese punctuate these routes, designed to meet producers and understand their know-how.
Dominated by its 9th-century chapel, Domaine des Peyre produces AOP Ventoux wines with an eco-responsible approach.
This 6.5 km walk combines historical heritage, vineyard landscapes and discovery of the estate, before a friendly tasting of its wines.
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Walk among small bories, the ruins of a former 17th-century village, dry-stone walls, pine woods and garrigue.
The walk leads to the Speranza family farm, where the truffle grower shares his expertise and introduces you to the world of truffles before a gourmet tasting.
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Starting from the cedar grove of Cabrières-d’Avignon, this hike recalls the massacre of the Vaudois in the 16th century, before following the Plague Wall of 1720.
The walk then leads to the truffle grounds of the Moine family for a truffle hunting demonstration with a truffle dog, followed by a tasting.
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Set off to discover the hill of Valloncourt on a sporty hike starting from Cheval-Blanc. Between pine woods and Provençal landscapes, the route reaches the summit and its panorama over the valley.
The outing ends at the local brewery Les Ouailles with a friendly tasting of craft beers.
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Set off around Vieil Oppède to discover its wash houses and panoramic views over the plain and the Petit Luberon mountain range.
On the way back, La Royère Olive Oil Museum offers an immersive journey into this emblematic product of Mediterranean culture, ending with a tasting.
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The Rochers de Baude walk offers an immersion in the heart of the Petit Luberon mountain range. The trail runs alongside impressive cliffs and reveals panoramic views over the Cavaillon plain and the surrounding villages.
At the end of the route, a tasting awaits you at La Roumanière, a renowned producer of jams, biscuits and honeys with Provençal flavours.
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Discover the Provençal countryside on a walk towards the Petit Luberon and Lacoste, punctuated by observation of the local wildlife.
Meet a shepherd and his flock at Canta Cabra farm before ending the outing with a tasting of farm products.
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