VILLA BAM BAM
THE LUBERON
Villa Bam Bam is located in Apt in the Vaucluse, a village in Provence ideally located in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Luberon.
You will be a few steps from the historic center of Apt with its cathedral, its museums, its Roman remains, and its exceptional Provençal market.
The Luberon is a privileged destination which offers many sites to visit and discover:
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In the north, around Villa Bam Bam; The villages of Gordes, Ménerbes (classified as the most beautiful villages in France), Roussillon, Lacoste, Saignon... And to the south, 25 minutes from Villa Bam Bam, Lourmarin, Cucuron, Ansouis, Cadenet...
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Lavender fields, the ocher cliffs, the vineyards...
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And many natural, historical, artistic, or gastronomic sites to discover.
We recommend a stay of at least 4 days to discover and fully appreciate the region.
Choosing Villa Bam Bam also means offering yourself the possibility of vacation without a car.
Arrival by train at Avignon TGV station, a bus will take you 200 m from Villa Bam Bam. This same bus network can allow you to travel to all the sites of Luberon and for those who prefer l'aventure: bike, electric bike, Solex, Donkeys, Horses will take you where you want.
Lavender
In June and July you can observe lavender everywhere while walking, and especially on the Claparedes Plateau and to know more, you can visit the Agnels Distillery in Apt
Wines
From North to South Luberon, you will find vineyards where you can taste the wines of the region. The Chateau des Milles, former summer residence of the popes, is the oldest wine estate in the Luberon and is a few minutes from Villa Bam Bam.
Ochres
Many sites to stock up on color: the ocher trail in Rousillon,Okra the ocher eco-museum, the mines of Bruoux in Gargas, or the Colorado Provencal in Rustrel, all 10 minutes from Villa Bam Bam
Movie sites
Many films have been shot in the Region: Manon des Sources, Jean de Florette, The Horseman on the Roof, Le Coeur des Hommes, A Good Year and more recently season 3 of Emily in Paris.
Find all these places on the map below.
The Villages of the North Luberon
Apt is the capital of the Luberon. La Combe separates the region in two by between North Luberon and South Luberon. Among all the villages in the North we have selected 15 all within 30 minutes of Villa Bam Bam.Gordes, Roussillon etMenerbesare classified as the Most Beautiful Villages of France and Bonnieux, Saignon, Caseneuve, Oppède-le-Vieux, Viens, St-Saturnin-lès-Apt, Murs, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Villars, Goult , Buoux have nothing to envy.
All these villages and many other sites and activities are referenced in the map above and you can help yourself fromthis guideto accompany you in the discovery of the Pays d'Apt Luberon, representing the North region.
The Villages of South Luberon
We suggest you visit 16 villages in the South Luberon, most of which date back to the Middle Ages.LourmarinAndAnsouisare classified as the Most Beautiful Villages of France but you will find as much beauty, character and treasures in Cucuron, Lauris, Cadenet, La Tour d'Aigues, Villelaure, Grambois, La Bastidonne, Vitroles en Luberon, St martin de la Brasque, La Bastide des Jourdans, Peypin d'Aigues, Beaumont de Pertuis, Mirabeau, Cabrières d'Aigues.
All these villages are referenced in the map above and you can help yourself fromthis guideto discover all the secrets of these villages.
You can download the Google Maps map with all the places to visit (art, gastronomy, nature, monuments, crafts and several routes) by taking a photo of this QR code or go to this link
