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The Luberon :
The Luberon is located in the center of the Provence, in southern France.
The region of Luberon monts is, since 1980, a natural regional park protected.
The mountainous mass of the Luberon constitutes the first and most southerly foothills of the Alps. Stretching on a north-west/south-east axis between the towns of Cavaillon and Manosque. It can be divided into three distinct parts : the Petit Luberon between Cavaillon and Apt (these two parts are separated by the natural fault known as the Combe de Lourmarin), the Grand Luberon from Apt as far as the village of Creste (whose summit is the Mourre Ngre at 1125 metres), finally, the east Luberon from Creste to Manosque (the southeastern part). Most of the Luberon is situated in the south east part of the dpartement' of the Vaucluse with the exception of the east Luberon most of which is in the dpartement' of the Alpes de Haute Provence.
Luberon area (pays du Luberon), consists of the land enclosed between the Monts de Vaucluse to the north and the valley of the Durance to the east and the south. These natural barriers have to an extent prevented industrial development of the area thus helping to maintain its authentic character.
The Luberon, its exceptional biodiversity, ancient Roman monuments, medieval villages, magnificent landscapes and an average 300 days of sun per year, explains why is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
During your stay in France, you will fall in love with this region and its lifestyle.
You can find extensive tourist information on Luberonweb to plan your stay in the Luberon : maps, information on villages, all kinds of accommodation (holiday rentals, bed and breakfast, hotels, gites & cottages).
