The Good Life France Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 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.