Five Beautiful Villages to Visit in Provence

If you’re looking beyond the village of Les Baux during your stay at Benvengudo, there are a number of beautiful villages dotted around the picturesque landscape of Provence which you may want to visit. Several of these villages are ranked by Les Plus Beaux Villages de France or “The most beautiful villages of France, an independent association which aims to promote small and picturesque French villages.

Gordes

Located in the Luberon Regional Natural Park – 48km from Benvengudo Hotel.

Perched on the side of the Vaucluse Mountains across from the Luberon mountain range, Gordes is considered one of “The most beautiful villages of France”. As a hilltop village, Gordes can be recognised by its iconic Renaissance castle, narrow cobblestone streets that wind through the town, small square with a fountain and lovely city mansions.

Roussillon

Located in the Luberon Regional Park – 56km from Benvengudo Hotel

Roussillon is the second most visited village in the Luberon, behind Gordes, and is also considered among “The most beautiful villages of France”. Roussillon is characterised by its stairs and streets in the old village, the vaulted passageways and picturesque homes from the 17th and 18th centuries. The cliff on which Roussillon is build provides views of the clock tower and its campanile, the vestiges of the ramparts, partially rebuilt in modern times, the remains of the 10th century castle, re-used in other constructions.

Venasque

Located in Vaucluse near the Nesque river canyons – 71km from Benvengudo Hotel

Ranked among the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”, Venasque is an ancient medieval city. When you visit Venasque you will discover its steep narrow streets, stone homes, and the magnificent church Notre-Dame with its pre-Romanesque Baptistry; the oldest shrine in Vaucluse. Venasque overlooks vineyards, garrigue and cherry orchards.

Menerbes

Located near the Luberon – 50km from Benvengudo Hotel

Menerbes also ranks as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Its great appeal includes its outstanding views of the Luberon and the Monts de Vaucluse, the narrow streets are lined with city mansions from the 18th century and is characterised by its old village atmosphere.

Brantes

On the border of Vaucluse and Drome county – 108km from Benvengudo Hotel

As a fortified village, Brantes is perched on the side of the mountain and is characterised by old stone homes, cobblestone streets, vaulted passages. Brantes is home to many artists and craftspeople, with a pottery workshop, café-gallery, seamstress shop, santons and ceramics, wrought iron and stone carving. It is a beautiful and serene village overlooking Mont Ventoux.

Benvengudo Hotel

Benvengudo Hotel is a 4 star luxury boutique hotel located in Les Baux-de-Provence. Set in an authentic Provencal country house, its idyllic location offers a perfect base from which to explore this remarkable region in the South of France.

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