Issue No. 18

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South
Luberon - from Lourmarin to Ansouis
It’s funny how natural barriers tend to create
distinct regions. Such is the case for the
Luberon Mountain Chain. The official
Luberon region includes both the north and
south side, but there are two personalities to
explore: the north: Luberon Coeur de
Provence, and the south: Côté Sud
Luberon.
Lourmarin and Ansouis are on the list of
"Most Beautiful Village". I recommend both
villages with stops in Vaugines and Cucuron
in-between. If you happen to be here during
the first part of May, you’ll have your very
own red carpet laid out for you as the
poppies are in full bloom.
You can also contemplate the Provence of
“Jean de La Florette” the beautiful book by
Marcel Pagnol, on a walk near Vaugines. In
more recent times, some of the loveliest
scenes in “A Good Year” starring Russell
Crowe were filmed in Cucuron. The
ambiance of the south doesn’t stop here
though. You can also go truffle hunting, taste
olive oil, buy wine and visit castles.