The little village of Joucas is home to just over 300 inhabitants and can be found on the outskirts of the Luberon regional park.
Its position on a small hill means that you can get great views over the surrounding countryside whilst you sit and eat lunch or grab a coffee at the general store.
This is one of the quieter perched villages you can visit in the Luberon, with less traffic and generally less visitors than some of its more well known neighbours.
Stroll around the streets and admire the beautifully maintained stone houses and keep an eye out for the unique stone and wood sculptures dotted around the streets which are made by local artists, and across the valley for the ochre cliffs of Roussillon.
Talk a walk up the narrow cobbled streets to the top of the village where you'll find the old fortress which is now a private home, an old olive mill which houses a museum displaying tools used in the milling process and the village's 18th century church.
The quarry that inspired Cezanne in many of his paintings
Carriere de Bibemus
Aix-en-Provence
13th century church built at the foot of the castle in Salon de Provence
Saint Michel Church
Roman temple in excellent condition in the centre of Nimes
Maison Carree
Situated in the old drying room of the Marius Fabre soap factory in Salon
Le Musee du Savon de Marseille
12th century castle perched on the dizzy heights of Les Barroux
Chateau du Barroux
Discover the famous prehistoric cave paintings at Chauvet Cave
Chauvet Cave - Caverne du Pont d'Arc Gallery
Events in [locality]
On the last Sunday in August is the Joucas village fête. They also hold a fête in December.
Things to do in [locality]
You can access some of the many hiking trails (including the GR6 ) around the Luberon from Joucas or just enjoy a stroll around the calm streets of the village, visit the local church or if you're feeling in need of rejuvenation, there's a spa at a five star hotel just north of the village.
