Discover the region
In the Luberon, you will discover Provence’s authentic and breathtaking beauty...
Many artists and writers have chosen to settle in this region, drawn by its mild climate and and its exceptional light in every season.
You can stroll through the cobbled streets of Provencal villages, admire Renaissance facades, and then, after a long walk, rest in the cool shade of plane trees; you can contemplate the beauty of light on vineyards and olive groves, the lines of cypress trees, the colour of lavender or that of poppies…
You can visit Avignon and the Palace of the Popes, wander through Aix-en-Provence, “the City of a Thousand Fountains”, discover Lourmarin Castle, Les Baux-de-Provence or Senanque Abbey, nestled in a lavender-sprinkled valley…
You can marvel at the colours of the Ochre Trail or the Provencal Colorado, discover the wilderness trails accessible from the mas, or treat yourself to fresh products bought at local markets…
The villages
The villages here are each one more beautiful than the one before:
- Roussillon, with its colourful houses, is the starting point of the famous Ochre Trail: 7 km, 9 mn
- Gordes, recently voted the most beautiful village in the world, with breathtaking views: 9 km, 12 mn
- Goult, known for its stone and ochre facades: 14 km, 15mn
- Venasque, an actual balcony overlooking Mont Ventoux: 14 km, 19 mn
- Lacoste, with its buildings steeped in history: 16 km, 18 mn
- Bonnieux, dominated by its old church and centuries-old oak trees: 18 km, 21 mn
- Ménerbes, hosting the truffle and wine museum: 18 km, 22 mn
- Oppède le vieux perché sur un éperon rocheux au dessus d’un paysage époustouflant : 20 km, 25 mn
- Lourmarin and its Renaissance castle, where Albert Camus lived:: 31 km, 40 mn
Other places to discover
Senanque Abbey
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Avignon
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Orange
Les-Baux-de-Provence
Aix-en-Provence
Hiking and biking
De multiples randonnées sont accessibles directement depuis le Mas, ou à quelques kilomètres en voiture.
- From the Luberon cedar forest to the gorges of the Véroncle, from the Lioux cliff to the Vaumale valley, the region’s hiking trails offer a diverse range of difficulty levels.
For more information, visit www.cheminsdesparcs.fr and www.parcduluberon.fr - By bike, you can follow the Ochre trail (15 à 51 km) the more family-friendly Cavalon cycle path.
Several companies, such as vwww.electricmove.fr offer mountain bike rentals, both electric and non-electric.
Other sports activities
- Treetop adventure: www.coloradoaventures.com or www.accrobranche-vaucluse.com,
- Climbing: www.mind-climbing.com
- Canoeing: www.canoe-evasion.net
- Horseback riding: www.harasdelagnes.fr
Local recommendations
Restaurants
- In the village of Murs, restaurant le Crillon offers simple and traditional cuisine based on fresh and organic products;
- 1 km away, chef Cyril Mendès’ restaurant, , la Bistronomie du Mas.
- 3 km away, the Michelin-starred restaurant La table de Xavier Mathieu or the bistro Le café de la Fontaine, at Hôtel le Phébus & Spa;
- 1.5 km away, facing Mas des Herbes Blanches, le Jas de Joucas, offers refined cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere, with a pleasant terrace surrounded by pine trees.
Wine
Many wineries offer tastings, so you can choose before buying your bottles:
- Domaine La Tulière: you can taste the winery’s wines, accompanied by delicious platters of cold meats, vegetables or cheese, under a large pergola, with a view of the surrounding countryside.
- Château de Mille.