Everyone loves nature. Being outdoors brings with it the feeling of being free, relaxed and happy. The sunshine and fresh air, plants and trees, the soil and the oceans, the mountains and the hills and the animals both domestic and wild.
Luberon France has been historically known for its wonderful breathtaking nature and richness in biological diversity. It has different and expansive species of plants, birds, insects, vertebrae, and bats. Its Mediterranean weather is comfortable and friendly for enjoying the outdoors with the young, the middle-aged or the elderly. With the extensive areas of hills, valleys, forests and olive groves, nature thrives marvelously here.
The city can be accessed via the airways from different cities far and beyond, or rail. Those who prefer to drive can also access the city perfectly well too. Public transport in this area is not so reliable since just a few buses are available on the main route. Renting a car in the city is a good idea too.
Staying in Luberon?
If you are going to stay in Luberon area, you should be looking for signs of Fake Hostels. We usually don’t promote any businesses on our pages, but this is the exception for phenomenal idea of running an accommodation business. The idea of the hostel is to not pay for the service. That’s right – all people staying there exchange body services with the landlord or landlady. Made you curious? Follow this link to check out the idea on videos.
Activities In Luberon
Nature lovers cannot be confined in one space. They love to move and explore the environment and have fun outside. Some of the great activities you can indulge in are:
- Hiking
The streets are lined with well-maintained extensive walking trails, linking one village to another. The paths take you through farm dwellings, vineyards, woods, orchards, gorges, and cliffs, up mountains and even through valleys. Some of the routes include Saint Veran route and the Bonnieux to Lactose route. The scenic routes have beautiful natural air that is quite refreshing and ideal for hikers and backpackers.
- Biking
The right type of bicycle is important, the correct shoes and socks, a map, water for hydration, cell phone, a first aid kit, a riding companion and ensure you are also in good physical shape. It is both fun and healthy exercise to ride through the trails and up the mountains.
- Sightseeing
From the mountains to the plains, the color of the sky and vegetation and the cultural architecture, old churches, prehistoric caves, old mills, abandoned villages, forests, birds, to the festival highlights, this place is full of things to see and enjoy.
- Shopping
There are many restaurants, shops and market stalls here that will entice you on your daily travels moving around and exploring from place to place. Also, there are shopping days for all kinds of things from antiques to vegetables. Sellers come out to the village centers on Tuesdays at the Cucuron village to sell farm produce and also on Saturdays at the Apt village.
- Wine tasting
Vineyards are commonplace here, therefore, wine tasting sites are all over the town in designated areas and farmhouses.
Amazing Nature Spots
- Mount Ventoux
This mountain stands at 6,263 feet with vineyards, orchards, oak trees, North African cedar and black pine all grown on its slopes. There is an opportunity to see all these species of trees and even learn more about them. The mountain is also used for hiking and biking.
- Gordes Village
This is a village that overlooks the Luberon valley from a steep escarpment. A viewer can see the vast land, vegetation below and the sunrise and sunset are a beautiful view from this particular village.
- Fontvieille Town
A small town steeped in urban architecture. From here you can view the Les Alpilles and Tarascon magnificently. The sight of these two mountains from the town especially on a sunny, clear day is absolutely beautiful.
On a clear day, you can see mount Ventoux, the edge of the French Alps, Avignon, Mount St.Victoire and even the Mediterranean Sea. As a lover of nature, whatever you have always dreamed of doing while in the great outdoors is all possible at Luberon France.
