Verger De Pommiers

Surrounded by apple orchards, Verger De Pommiers enjoys a rural setting just outside the Provençal town of Cavaillon on the edge of the beautiful Luberon region. Near the Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône border, the nearest airports are Avignon and Marseille or arrive by train into Gare d’Avignon TGV (25km) with fast services from Paris taking just 2 hours 45 minutes.

Despite being in the countryside, the outskirts of Cavaillon are conveniently near – the nearest boulangerie is just a 5-minute drive away, as is a supermarket to stock up. The historic centre of Cavaillon is less than 5km away – it is an authentic and interesting town with a rich heritage. Stroll around its old quarter and admire the 17th century cathedral, beautiful synagogue, Jewish museum, charming old houses and Roman remains. Follow the marked footpath up to Chapelle Saint-Jacques for glorious views - keen hikers note the villa is well located for reaching the Chemin de Saint-Jacques.

Cavaillon is also famed for its melons and a festival dedicated to the delicious sweet fruit takes place in July – Melon en fête. Look out for seasonal melons and other wonderful produce from the region at the vibrant market on a Monday morning.

It is a short drive to the delightful town of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (11km) with its riverside cafes, impressive church, antique stores and Sunday morning market including one of southern France’s most famous brocantes. Meanwhile, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (16km) is a paradise for outdoor adventurists with its hiking, canoeing and kayaking opportunities alongside a tree-top activity centre near the pretty village of Lagnes (12km).

Here you are on the edge of the idyllic scenery of the Luberon, famed for its perched villages, walking and cycling trails, orchards, lavender fields and vineyards. Visit some of the region’s famous villages such as Gordes (21km), Ménerbes (20km), Bonnieux (29km) and Roussillon (28km) or admire the handsome historic architecture of Apt (36km) with its Saturday morning market, the largest in the Luberon.

Heading west instead, the glorious landscapes of Les Alpilles awaits whether you wish to visit the art galleries of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (22km), the upmarket restaurants of Eygalières (16km) or the gorgeous hilltop town of Les Baux-de-Provence (32km), one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, surrounded by olive groves, woodland and limestone peaks.

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With some of the most enchanting landscapes of Provence, the Luberon awaits with its idyllic perched villages, swathes of lavender, cherry trees, vineyards and dense forest.

Become captivated by the scenery as you potter around artistic Gordes with its atmospheric Tuesday morning market before heading to hilltop Ménerbes, the village that inspired Peter Mayle’s ‘A Year in Provence’. Romantic Bonnieux enjoys the most glorious vistas, surrounded by a sea of vines and orchards, whilst red-hued Roussillon will take your breath away with its ochre landscapes and pine forests. They are all officially classified as ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ in France.

Yet there are so many hidden gems to explore as well. Discover the historic doorways, windmills and summer cherries of Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, then head to Goult to embrace its Provençal charm with little shops and pavement cafes. Surrounded by fields of lavender, Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt is another historic jewel of the Luberon, often overshadowed by the handsome and historic town of Apt.

To the south of the Luberon, follow Albert Camus’ footsteps in Lourmarin, sip coffee by the picturesque bassin lined with plane trees in Cucuron and soak up the history of Ansouis – all three villages have a fine reputation for their high-end dining with a choice of Michelin starred restaurants.

Indeed, across the region look out for restaurant terraces serving Provençal cuisine with superb vistas alongside characterful markets showcasing seasonal delights from the Luberon and beyond (olives, melons, strawberries, cherries, truffles, chestnuts, lavender products and more). Most villages host a lovely weekly market whilst the largest in the Luberon is held on a Saturday morning in Apt. Just on the edge of the Luberon, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is famed for its antique stores and Sunday morning brocante. Meanwhile, wine lovers should visit the vineyards and wineries of the region producing Luberon and Ventoux AOC wines.

The walking, hiking and cycling opportunities in the Luberon seem endless and you will also find horse-riding, rock-climbing and tree-top adventures as well as canoeing and kayaking along the Sorgue near Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Come across hiking trails for all abilities passing vineyards and forest or venture through the hills and mountain gorges for spectacular scenery. Cycling is also extremely popular – as well as more challenging routes, we especially love the family-friendly Véloroute du Calavon, a paved voie verte following a former railway line near the Calavon river passing poppies, lavender and orchards so typical of the Luberon.