luberon

The villages of the Luberon proudly launch their walls in the wake of the rock and seem to support the vault of blue sky. Here, five of the "plus beaux villages de France" Homelent lovers of Provençal art of living, which can enjoy the shade of the terraces of its famous wines and vineyards of Cavaillon melon. Their vertical lanes, flanked by dry stone patina by centuries, are an oasis of coolness and peace for their travels. And to get even more of this culture of Provence, it is necessary to pay any price is pleased to go for a stroll on the famous "farmers markets"!
In this protected natural park, the green remained intact, full of botanical trails. The "Colorado Provençal" assumes the infinite nuances of its deposits of ocher, used in pure form by artisans to create their multicolored pottery. The original nature is an inspiration for many artists who come to relax.

TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Luberon, whether secret or most famous, has a multitude of small villages and cities more or less important, nestled in the protective folds of massive clung to the sides. Towns and villages are all endearing and reflect their lifestyle so special. Inhabited since the Palaeolithic, the Luberon has evolved throughout history by transforming the landscape and environment in shaping a specific architecture, mostly rural, which is today the charm of its picturesque villages rich in character and all different. Of these, 5 are classified as "most beautiful villages of France". They consist of wonders to discover. Ansouis at the foot of the medieval castle, transformed over the centuries, remains of pleasure, that of family-Sabran Pontevès, home runs in a semicircle on the slope of the hill protected from the Mistral. A Cordes, the dry-stone houses nestle around the rocky outcrop overlooking the valley Calavon. Lourmarin, proudly makes its castle, nicknamed the "Medici villa in Provence." Bosco and Camus remained in the village and are buried there. Menerbes, this former stronghold, is one of the highlights of Protestants Vaucluse. Citadel stone ending in a garden, this village has beautiful houses and attracted artists such as Picasso. Roussillon, the village to the cliffs of gold and blood, is a unique natural spectacle. The earth is tan everywhere, his declining grades on the facades of houses on the hills and ridges around.

THE BORIES
When you walk in the Luberon, you will discover, scattered across fields and along roads, small dry-stone huts called "Bories". They originally created in order to Epierre fields plateaus to allow planting, agricultural development are treated with the conquest of new lands. These buildings were built by shepherds and farmers, with limestone and the soft, and used primarily for discount tools and shelters for animals Bories can be isolated both combined. Or are more than 300 around Gordes, 600 to Bonnier and Clarapèdes plateau, and 1500 in the Vienna Forcalquier. In the landscape, are characterized various silhouettes. The most common are shaped cone, beehive, or bench (also called "pyramid"). The most typical example in Gordes is the Village des Bories. You'll find a veritable outdoor museum. Tel. 04 90 72 03 48. However, the Luberon has other treasures of architecture of dry stone. Lis "eiguié (Aiguier), li" clap "(walls), Brusca; apiaries), and li" bancau "(restanques) are based in the natural landscape. Notice them!