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Murs is a small village in the Vaucluse department of France's Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It lies within the Luberon regional nature park and is known for its picturesque stone houses and beautiful countryside.
There's so much to discover in our beautiful region, here are just a few of our recommendations.
A wonderful discovery...
L'Isle sur la Sorgue and Fontaine de Vaucluse
Le Gouffre de Fontaine de Vaucluse: with an average total flow of 630 million m³ per year, this spring is the largest in France and one of the largest in the world, in terms of volume of water flowed.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the capital of antiques and second-hand goods, is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, with a lively Sunday and market scene. It's nicknamed "Little Venice" because of its canals.
Rustrel and the Colorado Provençal
Rustrel's Colorado Provençal offers magnificent, unusual landscapes. Sculpted by erosion, cliffs, peaks, ravines and caves tinted red, orange and gold intermingle with impressive cascades of crystal-clear water.
Les Ocres de Roussillon is also a wonder of colors!
Sénanque Abbey
Located in Gordes, one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", the Cistercian edifice rises above lavender fields. If you're visiting the Luberon, be sure to pay a visit to this magnificent Vaucluse treasure.
The Village of Gordes
It's a must-see in the Luberon, straddling the Monts de Vaucluse and the Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon. Take a stroll through the streets of Gordes, and share a moment with your partner or family.
Avignon and the Palais des Papes
The Palais des Papes is the most important building constructed during the Gothic period, and bears witness to the presence of the 9 popes who succeeded each other in Avignon during the 14th century. Construction took less than 20 years, from 1335 to 1352. It was mainly the work of two papal builders: Benedict XII, who built the first papal palace (known as the Old Palace), and Clement VI, who built new extensions (known as the New Palace).
The tour will reveal the stages and techniques involved in the construction of this extraordinary edifice and its fabulous decorations, explain how the temporal and spiritual power of the papacy was exercised, meet the popes and other important figures who left their mark on the site, and relive the cultural influence and splendor of the papal court.
Local culture
Markets in Provence
Tuesday Morning
Apt farmers' market
The "Marché Paysan" is a quality label set up by the Luberon Regional Nature Park. In a friendly atmosphere, discover local produce straight from the farm. This market takes place all year round, in all seasons!
Thursday and Sunday
L'Isle sur la Sorgue market
A typical Provencal market that takes over the whole town with all kinds of products: seasonal fruit and vegetables, olives, sausages, cheeses, crafts, clothes...
Friday morning
Carpentras market
The Carpentras market is a weekly market held every Friday in the historic center of Carpentras. Its origins date back to antiquity, when the city was known as Forum Neronis (Nero's Market) in the first century BC. It's the oldest and one of the liveliest markets in Provence.
Saturday morning
Apt market
Since the 12th century, the Apt market has been classified as an "exceptional market" among 100 in France. In the narrow streets of the old town center, share a special moment with Apt residents, inhabitants of the surrounding villages and visitors from all over the world. In July and August, free shuttles leave from the Tourist Office and the Viton parking lot.
Activities
Activities for children and teenagers
( and the big ones too! )
Passerelle des Cîmes Tyrolienne and accrobranche course in a forest, with hiking trails nearby. RD 24, Route de Fontaine de Vaucluse, 84800 Lagnes.
La Sorgue en canoë-kayak, guided descent of the Sorgue between Lagnes and L'Isle sur la Sorgue. A 7 km family trip lasting around 2 hours. Departure every half-hour.
in summer from 9:30 am.
You're surrounded by beautiful hotels offering a wide choice of spa and relaxation treatments. Here are just a few of them!
La Bastide de Gordes and its Spa SISLEY in Gordes
Le Phébus, Relais et Chateaux 5* and its Spa in Joucas
Le Mas des Herbes Blanches, Relais et Châteaux 5* and its Sothys step in Joucas
La Coquillade , Relais et Châteaux 5* à Gargas et son Spa de 2000m2
Hotel les Bories & Spa in Gordes
Remember to book early!
Nightlife
Restaurants & bars
« Gastro »
La Table de Xavier Matthieu at Le Phébus 1 Michelin star 2023
La Bastide in Bonnieux, Hôtel Capelongue 5* 1 Michelin star with a lovely view and buccolic atmosphere.
Le Vivier in l'Isle sur la Sorgue 1 Michelin star
All hotels with a Spa have several restaurants with different menus to suit different budgets and tastes: la Coquillade, Le Phébus, le Mas des Herbes Blanches, Les Bories, la Bastide de Gordes.
Simple and friendly
Bistrot La Terrasse in the village of Joucas.
L'Agachoun 288 Rue Grande, Joucas. Local cuisine.
Le Crillon, Rue du Brave Crillon, Murs in the Village
Beautiful View
Un Jardin sur le Toit in Saignon (near Apt). Bistronomic cuisine with a 300m2 garden terrace and a 360° view of the Lubéron.
Gordes
La Bastide de Pierre in Gordes, opposite the castle. Italian restaurant with an attractive menu and a pleasant location, but a little overpriced for the type of cuisine.
Le Tigrr: little brother of Tigrr in Megève and Saint-Tropez, the concept is the same! The menu features Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese flavors. Fairly high prices!
The restaurant also offers a takeaway catering service from 5pm to 9pm, featuring Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese flavors.
Bar
The Bar de la Coquillade (Gargas) welcomes you from 7:00 pm every weekend (Friday & Saturday) from May to September... On the program: cocktail menu, Finger Food & Thaï menu signed by Chef Pierre Marty, DJ set and sunset.
Le Bar du Tigrr: (Gordes) a magnificent terrace and jeu de boules with a breathtaking view. The cocktail menu and the location make this a great place to have a good time.
Closes at 1.30 a.m.