Historisch erfgoed in Regionaal Natuurpark Luberon

Provençal Heritage Trail

This collection highlights the architectural diversity of the Luberon and surrounding Provence. It features Cistercian abbeys like Sénanque and Silvacane alongside medieval fortresses such as the ruined Château de Lacoste and the Renaissance-era Château de Lourmarin. The list includes unique dry-stone constructions at the Village des Bories, historic city gates in Manosque, and hilltop castle ruins that offer insights into the region’s religious, military, and rural history.

Sénanque Abbey

Sénanque Abbey is a Cistercian abbey near the village of Gordes in the département of the Vaucluse in Provence, France.

Château de Lacoste

The Château de Lacoste or La Coste is a ruined castle in the commune of Lacoste in the Vaucluse department in southern France.

Château de Lourmarin

The Château de Lourmarin is a converted castle located in the town of Lourmarin which is situated in the Vaucluse département, in the…

Ansouis Castle

This castle has hovered over the tiny village for more than ten centuries. Take a guided tour to learn more about its majestic past.

Abbaye Saint-Eusèbe

Former Benedictine abbey in Romanesque style located east of the village of Saignon in the Luberon massif.

Silvacane Abbey

Silvacane Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in the municipality of La Roque-d'Anthéron, Bouches-du-Rhône, in Provence, France.

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Porte du Soubeyran

One of the primary historic gates of Manosque, forming part of the town's medieval defensive ramparts.

Château de Pétrarque

Ruined 14th-century fortress overlooking Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, formerly the residence of the bishops of Cavaillon.

Village des Bories

An open-air museum featuring a cluster of traditional dry-stone huts, known as bories, reflecting ancient Provençal agricultural architecture.

Château de la Tour-d'Aigues

Ruins of a significant Renaissance castle featuring a monumental gateway, largely destroyed by fire in 1780.

Château (ruines du)

Medieval castle ruins overlooking the village of Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt.

Château des Tourettes

Former religious site near Apt, historically known as the Abbey of Saint-Pierre-des-Tourettes.

Château de Lauris

Historic 18th-century residence in Lauris, noted for its hanging gardens overlooking the Durance valley.

Château de Javon

Renaissance-style castle built in the 16th century, situated on the heights of Lioux.

Château Sainte-Marguerite

Traditional Provençal bastide, or country manor, located in the commune of Pierrevert.

Château de Saint-Maime

Remains of a medieval castle in Saint-Maime, historically associated with the Counts of Provence.

Château de Bel Air

Historic castle structure located in the commune of Sigonce in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

Château de Cabrières

Medieval castle in Cabrières-d'Avignon, historically significant for its role during the religious conflicts of the 16th century.

Château de Cadarache

Historic castle near the Durance river with architecture dating back to the 15th century.

Cathédrale Saint-Véran

Romanesque cathedral in Cavaillon featuring a 12th-century structure and a richly decorated 17th-century interior.