| Lourmarin which
is widely recognised as one of France's most beautiful villages.
Located in the heart of the Parc Naturel du Luberon, between Aix
en Provence and Avignon, the village's reputation as an 'haut lieu'
of gastronomy and elegant dining has grown in the past several
years and the village now attracts lovers of fine food from all
over the world.
In the heart
of the Luberon day trip destinations include the Cistercian abbey
of Sénanque, the medieval villages of Gordes and Bonnieux,
the ochre quarries and russet colours of Roussillon.
On Sunday
mornings the world-famous antiques market at Isle-sur-la Sorgue
is just thirty minutes’ drive.
The opportunities for hiking
and cycling here are almost unlimited, and these are great ways
to explore some of the finest scenery in Southern France.
The cities - Avignon, Aix en Provence & Arles
Not far away, you will find Avignon and the Popes' Palace,
Aix-en-Provence, the southern beauty, birthplace of Paul Cézanne,
with its chic boutiques and shaded sidewalk cafes. There is also
Arles, the Roman city, with its amphitheatre and gothic cathedral,
and where so much reminds of Vincent Van Gogh.
You can easily
visit Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and its world renowned antique market,
or the vineyards of the Côtes-du-Rhône : Gigondas
and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Finally, there is the Camargue, a still wild landscape of marshes, rice paddies
and reeds, with herds of black bulls and white horses, flamingos and bird species
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