Lubéron Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Lubéron. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Highlights of Provence: Chateauneuf du Pape & Luberon

• Best of Luberon in an afternoon from Avignon

As Lubéron is a region in France, it’s free to visit, but one of the best ways to explore its highlights is on a tour. Tour options include small-group tours from Avignon, which typically start around US$115, while full-day tours of Provence’s highlights begin around US$200.

The best times to visit Luberon are in the spring (April to May) and fall (September to October) when the weather is mild, the countryside is lush, and tourist crowds are lower. Summer can be very hot and busy, while winter is quieter, but it can get cold, so it’s not the best time for outdoor exploring.

Yes, Lubéron is great for families with children. The area is renowned for its scenery, and there are plenty of child-friendly trails. Village markets are a lovely place to explore local produce and crafts, and the Ochre Trail in Roussillon is particularly popular with families.

Yes, there are lots of hiking and cycling trails in Lubéron. There’s a great circular walk from Bonnieux to Lacoste that takes around three hours and passes by vineyards, woods, and farms. For cycling, there’s a popular 146-mile (236-kilometer) bike route with lots of pretty villages along the way.

Yes, there are lots of local markets to visit in Lubéron. Provençal village markets take place every week and typically sell seasonal fruit, meat, baked goods, and vegetables, as well as artisanal goods. Popular villages to visit include Apt, Lauris, Coustellat, Pertuis, and Saint-Martin-de-la-Brasque.