Towns & Villages in Provence

Visan is a tiny village in the Vaucluse, to the north east of Orange and on the border of the Drome.

Aups is a typical Provençal market town, that sits in the foothills of the Alps and just to the south of the Verdon National Park.

Buis les Baronnies is a sleepy little place surrounded by fertile land that produces lavender, olives, apricots and limes.

Seillans is a very charming medieval village that has been recognised as one of the 'most beautiful villages in France'.

A village clinging to a hill side, visible from afar, a cluster of houses that are grouped in a dense fortification. Known as a "village perché", it is a striking feature of the Provence landscape. Close to the Mediterranean sea, on the peninsula of St. Tropez, you find two such villages: Ramatuelle and Gassin.

Mormoiron is a small rural village in the north of the Vaucluse region well known for its vineyards, cherry and olive oil production. 

Cavaillon, as with many towns and villages in Provence, has a diverse cultural heritage and you don't have to walk far to come across its old town, a first century Roman arch, France's oldest Jewish synagogue, or to enjoy the views from the St Jaques hill that overlooks the town.

At 814m, Mons is likely the most elevated village in the department of the Var. Some 50km north-east of Draguignan, and close to the border of the Alpes Maritime (Riviera) it sits high up in splendid isolation looking down on nearby Fayence or farther to the south, to the Mediterranean coast. On a good day you can even spot Corsica, roughly 200km away.

Saignon is a small village sitting on a cliff band not far from Apt, at the very heart of the Luberon.

One of the prettiest villages in Provence (one of the 'Plus Beaux Villages'), Gordes is perched on top of a hillside around its historic castle.

A delightful historic town, Uzes is blessed with charming medieval streets, beautiful architecture and elegant mansions.

Barjols is a charming town in the centre of Provence Verte - green Provence - and is well known for its abundant water sources. With 43 fountains and lavoirs (communal wash basins) it shows off the richness of this liquid gold, all year round.

One of the most scenic routes through Provence is the tail end of autoroute 81 and its continuation to national route 75, which finally ends in Grenoble. Just at the junction where the four-lane highway becomes a two-lane local road, the medieval citadel of Sisteron towers over the town beneath on the slopes towards the Durance river.

Cucuron is a pretty little village surrounded by glorious countryside where walkers can enjoy trails up to the Luberon's highest point, the Mourre Negre.

Goult is a pretty little village, with an old quarter, small castle, windmill and a Romanesque style church.

Malaucène lies almost due west of Mont Ventoux and is a great place to base yourselves if you're thinking of cycling or taking part in any other activities in the area.

Lourmarin has become very popular and chic thanks to its pretty centre, its wonderful Renaissance castle and its proximity to the TGV train in Avignon (for Parisien weekenders of course).

By far the largest village in the southern Luberon, Pertuis’s charms are hidden ones that only those who take the time to explore will find.