Perched on the hill above Luberon Valley, tiny village of Bonnieux is probably one of the most beautiful in France.
Ivy-covered houses cover the hillside, separated by narrow cobblestoned streets and alleys heading up the hill, where ancient 12th century church, the ‘old church’ and the 19th century ‘new church’ guard their domain. Visit the charming bakery museum and stock up with the delicious pastries in the attached boulangerie, and with the lavender and honey next door. The village was established by Romans and there are still some remnants of their structures, the most spectacular being the 3 BC Roman bridge, Pont St Julien.
All around the village are fields of olives, grapes and lavender, adding to the incredibly beautiful mosaic that is very much Provence.