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As soon as the 11th century, Ménerbes had been the percfect stronghold thanks to its perched location.
In the Middle Ages, Saint-Louis founded the Saint-Hilaire priory on his way back from the Crusades.
In the 16th century, wars of religion strongly affected the history of Ménerbes. The Catholic troops of the King of France and the Pope besieged the village for 5 years before taking down the Waldesians who lived there.
Menerbes, labeled as 'Most Beautiful Villages of France', gained popularity thanks to the writer Peter Mayle and his novel 'A Year in Provence'.
The cobbled streets, the beautiful houses and mansions from the 16th to the 18th century, attracted many famous artists such as Nicolas de Staël, Picasso and Dora Maar,...
Must-sees: the Castellet and the Citadel (private), the 14th century church of the Assumption and its primitive pieces of art, the belfry and its bell tower, Clovis Hugues' bust, a poet and a politician 1851/1907.
Villages of Luberon
Our villages in Luberon are gorgous, you will love to stroll through the cobbled streets. Take the time to visit and discover all these villages Luberon and Provence are so famous for!
Must-sees
Have you ever visited the abbey of Notre Dame de Sénanque? Or the village of Les Bories in Gordes? No, so come quick and discover all the remarkable sites Luberon has to offer.
Summer Visits 2023
Destination Luberon Tourist Office offers many possibilities for guided tours in the Luberon, a picturesque region known for its landscapes, its historical heritage and its famous perched villages.
Original tours of the Luberon
Discover all our original tours, because of their nature, their form or the place of these visits. We offer you new experiences in the Luberon.
Thematic tours
Escape from your daily life and set off to discover the most beautiful places in the Luberon. Thematic tours and discovery visits of our villages and their heritage.
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