Luberon Region in France

In an area with so many outdoor activities and great organic grocery store options what do you do? Set up a home base, make day trips and cook the local food like pro.
We chose Gordes, France as our basecamp to explore the Luberon region and we were not disappointed. A great campground, Camping des Sources, was nestled in the hills just north of Gordes. We broke from our traditional tent camping and opted for a small gite with a full kitchen and all the wonders you can make with a small stove and local produce. The campground also had a trail leading to the nearby village (approx 30 min hike) and offered great morning exercise. And can you beat the view from the campground pool?

Some of our favorite places we visited were Rousillon, Carmague, and Gordes itself. Roussillon is an artist haven with little shops lining the hilly streets and only 25 minute drive away. The town also offers a step back in time by taking a walk on the Ochre Trail. This 1.5 hour walk has amazing views of hills in colors from red to yellow and beautiful forest surrounding you.








For the true nature lover, travelling an hour and a half to the Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue is well worth the trip. Just south of Arles, a town with it's own history and note worthiness, is a marshland filled with wildlife. The Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau ensures you will leave fulfilled. Many types of birds call this area home but the keynote species, flamingos, fly to the area to nest over the summer months. The animals are free to come and go as they please but the staff encourage them to stay longer by feeding them. If you want to see flamingos up close, this is the place.





Lastly, is Gordes. It is known to be the most beautiful town in all of France and we couldn't agree more. A picturesque cobblestone road winds down the hill through town and around the ravine to the other side of the valley revealing breathtaking views of this village.


The Luberon region was a great place to stretch our legs and enjoy some easy walking with amazing sights.

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