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The Cedar Forest of the Petit Luberon Walk
A family friendly walk with great picnic spots
This easy and gentle 3km walk is perfect for families as most of the route is shaded by large billowing trees with ideal spots for picnics, wondeful views and interesting forestry along the way.
With Bonnieux being the starting point of the walk you can also explore this picturesque village with cute little lanes, striking Romanesque church, and interesting nooks and crannies. Its high position on the hillside provides amazing views over the surrounding landscape. Spectacular and beautiful sights over the Luberon and the mountains from this forested environment are something not to be missed.
What to bring
This walk can be found on IGN map 3243 OT
Directions
Starting from Bonnieux, at the Cedar Forest car park, you want to follow the yellow marked trail that takes you through the forest and explores the trees planted in 1860 so they could be used for lumber. Exciting wildlife including blackbirds, squirrels, wild boar, forest mushrooms and lots of different types of flora and fauna make this walk fun for families and children, spotting the wildlife and views along the way.
