Unusual places in Destination Luberon Coeur de Provence

Discover some unusual places in Destination Luberon Coeur de Provence!

1. Discover the Village des Bories 

Go back in time with the Bories village! Built in the 17th century and classified as a historical monument in 1977, this place gathers dry-stone huts used for agricultural purposes which have now become an open-air museum. It is 4km from Gordes that you will have the chance to be immersed in the heart of a unique place where dry stone reigns, used to build these dwellings called "bories". Testimony to a marked historical know-how, the village opens its doors to you through about thirty huts, sheepfolds and bread ovens. If you visit the village of Gordes, this is the place to be!  

2. Hike along the Wall of the Plague  

Continue your adventure by walking along the wall of the Plague from Cabrières-d'Avignon. This historic walk, of medium difficulty, plunges you into the heart of dry stone country where this wall was built in 1720 to protect the Comtat Venaissin from the plague in Marseille. Wonderful views of the Monts de Vaucluse, the Luberon and its villages await you! 

3. Visit the Synagogue - Musée juif Comtadin de Cavaillon 

Listed as a Historic Monument since 1924 and built at the end of the 15th century on the foundations of an old house, the Synagogue was a major element in the life of the community. A place of prayer, meeting and school, it only retains part of the lower room and the staircase tower from that period. It was partly rebuilt between 1772 and 1774 above Hebrew Street.  
The synagogue houses the Musée juif comtadin, which has a rich collection of religious objects and manuscripts that bear witness to the collective life of the "Jews of the Pope". A place not to be missed in Cavaillon! Guided tours available every day except Tuesday. 

4. Climb to the Castrum in Mérindol  

Take the Draille du Vieux Mérindol or the Chemin de Bénézet to the top of the village of Mérindol. There you will find the Château de Mérindol and the Vaudois memorial evoking the persecution of the Vaudois in the 16th century. You can enjoy a breathtaking 360° view over the Durance Valley and the Petit Luberon. 

5. Visit the Hôtel d'Agar Cavaillon 

Have you already passed the door of this cabinet of curiosities? If the answer is no, then don't wait any longer! Listed as a Historic Monument, this private mansion located in the heart of the historic town of Cavaillon mixes ancient and contemporary art. There are objects from prehistory, archaeological excavations from antiquity and the Middle Ages, paintings from the Renaissance, sculptures, photographs and installations... A wide variety of exhibitions in fact! Let yourself be guided by the Morand family, exchange, discuss... and discover this exceptional place.