Villages to visit around Murs (8)

On a hillock in the Vaucluse mountains, facing the ocher cliffs, Joucas is a real haven of peace, full of charm and authenticity. This hilltop village has managed to preserve its historical heritage which will charm you, and promises you panoramas of rare beauty over the Luberon plain, sheltered from the onslaught of the mistral.

In the heart of the Vaucluse mountains, Gordes is a perched Provençal village, ranked among the most beautiful in France, whose charm immediately affects the visitor. Entirely built in dry stone, it shines with a thousand lights under the morning sun and offers a breathtaking view of the Luberon forests.

Located in the Luberon regional natural park at the foot of the Vaucluse mountains, Roussillon is ranked among the most beautiful villages in Franc. It is also one of the most atypical towns. It is famous for its colorful houses and its ocher quarries. Because it has the largest ocher deposit in the world, Roussillon is one of the essentials of Provence.

Venasque is a medieval town full of charm, perched on top of a rocky peak, classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, which dominates the Nesque valley. It has listed historical monuments including the oldest baptistery in the region, a 12th century church, ramparts and several chapels.

30 kilometers from Avignon, this village was built around its very impressive source. It is a very picturesque natural site in a deep valley with a landscape of caves and valleys which has inspired many artists. Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is also a place steeped in history. All these assets make it the most visited village in Vaucluse!

Between Cavaillon and Apt, Goult enjoys an almost perfect location, perched on a hill in the Luberon Regional Natural Park. A haven of peace for lovers of old stones and nature, close to many points of tourist interest.

At the crossroads of the Vaucluse and Luberon mountains, Cabrières-d'Avignon is a charming village surrounded by cedar forests, typically Provençal with its dry stone houses and its walls that line the narrow roads. Very picturesque and preserved, it has retained its character with its many peasant dwellings which have now been renovated and converted into luxury holiday homes.