{"id":4192,"date":"2022-05-25T12:17:38","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T12:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/?post_type=itineraire&#038;p=4192"},"modified":"2022-05-25T14:41:13","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T14:41:13","slug":"the-luberon-castles-route","status":"publish","type":"itineraire","link":"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/itineraire\/routes\/the-luberon-castles-route\/","title":{"rendered":"The Luberon castles\u2019 route"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"block-entete \" >\n    <!--<div class=\"block-entete__logo  position-absolute p-5 \">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/app\/uploads\/2020\/02\/vaucluse-tourisme.png\"  alt=\"Vaucluse Provence Tourisme\" \/><\/div> -->\n    <div class=\"block-entete__meteo h-100 position-absolute col-11 float-right\" >\n\n      <div class=\"meteo_max float-right\">22\u00b0<\/div>\n      <div class=\"meteo_min float-right clearfix\">20\u00b0<\/div>\n      <i class=\"icon meteo float-right meteo800\" 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And for those who love old stone buildings like me, others are also worth seeing, as their ruins take us into imaginary and ancestral lands. 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           \n\n<h2 class=\"block-etape__heading wp-block-heading\">The Marquis de Sade\u2019s ch\u00e2teau at Lacoste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sculpture-lacoste-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sculpture-lacoste-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sculpture-lacoste-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sculpture-lacoste-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sculpture-lacoste-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"art-lacoste\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"block-etape__subheading wp-block-heading\">The bonus: you get to it by walking up through the small streets in the village of Lacoste, which is typical of Luberon, with original sculptures on the fortress esplanade.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"block-etape__mainparagraph\">The ch\u00e2teau has few rooms to visit inside, but in them you can see the furniture in the private collection of Pierre Cardin (who has been restoring the premises since 2001). The panoramic view of the Calavon valley is really worth the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/cultural-heritage\/luberon\/chateau-de-lacoste\/provence-862459-1.html\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"block-etape__snacktitle wp-block-heading\">Did you know?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\"><li>You can also visit part of the apartments of the Marquis de Sade, who was also the lucky owner! The place provided the inspiration for the ch\u00e2teau de Silling in \u201cThe 120 Days of Sodom\u201d.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"1\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jour\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"190\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":[\"village\"],\"itineraire_gpx\":\"4173\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"43.8332534660364\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"5.27301779814275\",\"itineraire_points_1_itineraire_lat\":\"43.7647050674349\",\"itineraire_points_1_itineraire_long\":\"5.35924601163396\",\"itineraire_points_2_itineraire_lat\":\"43.9115364964525\",\"itineraire_points_2_itineraire_long\":\"5.19968812698047\",\"itineraire_points_3_itineraire_lat\":\"43.9454375235391\",\"itineraire_points_3_itineraire_long\":\"4.98570369814559\",\"itineraire_points_4_itineraire_lat\":\"43.8188980620486\",\"itineraire_points_4_itineraire_long\":\"5.37806326930674\",\"itineraire_points_5_itineraire_lat\":\"43.7268777416787\",\"itineraire_points_5_itineraire_long\":\"5.55005466930439\",\"itineraire_points\":\"6\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/05\\\/chateaux-luberon.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"block-etape__heading wp-block-heading\">Lourmarin Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-lourmarin-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-lourmarin-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-lourmarin-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-lourmarin-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-lourmarin-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"lourmarin-castel\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"block-etape__subheading wp-block-heading\">Then you head towards Lourmarin, 20 km further down, the castle of which is also known as the Villa Medicis of Provence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"block-etape__mainparagraph\">The pale-stoned edifice has a square tower. Part is mediaeval from the 12th century, and another part is from the Renaissance style. This makes it so unique!<br>The whole stands proud and houses a few treasures like this never-ending stone double spiral staircase (one of the most stunning in France), furniture of the time\u2026 The terrace opens onto a lovely garden full of flowers and a pool filled with water lilies, reeds and rosebushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/experience\/experiences-provence\/getaway-in-lourmarin\/\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"block-etape__snacktitle wp-block-heading\">Practical information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\"><li>The castle can be visited on your own or with a guide. It takes a good 2 hours. A wander around the pretty village is also a must.<\/li><li>Tour included in the <a aria-label=\"Vaucluse Provence Pass (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vaucluse-provence-pass.com\/lang\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Vaucluse Provence Pass<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"1\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jour\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"190\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":[\"village\"],\"itineraire_gpx\":\"4173\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"43.8332534660364\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"5.27301779814275\",\"itineraire_points_1_itineraire_lat\":\"43.7647050674349\",\"itineraire_points_1_itineraire_long\":\"5.35924601163396\",\"itineraire_points_2_itineraire_lat\":\"43.9115364964525\",\"itineraire_points_2_itineraire_long\":\"5.19968812698047\",\"itineraire_points_3_itineraire_lat\":\"43.9454375235391\",\"itineraire_points_3_itineraire_long\":\"4.98570369814559\",\"itineraire_points_4_itineraire_lat\":\"43.8188980620486\",\"itineraire_points_4_itineraire_long\":\"5.37806326930674\",\"itineraire_points_5_itineraire_lat\":\"43.7268777416787\",\"itineraire_points_5_itineraire_long\":\"5.55005466930439\",\"itineraire_points\":\"6\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/05\\\/chateaux-luberon.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"block-etape__heading wp-block-heading\">Gordes Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/gordes-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/gordes-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/gordes-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/gordes-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/gordes-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"gordes\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"block-etape__subheading wp-block-heading\">The castle has been watching over this village classed as one of the most beautiful in France for 1,000 years, and is famous around the world.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"block-etape__mainparagraph\">Like that of Lourmarin, its history stems from a mix of mediaeval and Renaissance styles. The building creates an impact, especially its exterior architecture. New for 2022, it has a space that is now devoted to all sorts of art and exhibitions throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-link ai-blocks-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.luberoncoeurdeprovence.com\/page\/le-chateau-de-gordes---en+50745.html\" class=\"ai-blocks-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"block-etape__snacktitle wp-block-heading\">Fall in love\u2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\"><li>A wow moment at twilight is seeing the sunset over the valley<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" 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           \n\n<h2 class=\"block-etape__heading wp-block-heading\">The castles in the Vaucluse Mountains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/thouzon-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/thouzon-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/thouzon-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/thouzon-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/thouzon-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"thouzon\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oppede-Planque.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oppede-Planque-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oppede-Planque-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oppede-Planque-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oppede-Planque.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"oppede\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"block-etape__subheading wp-block-heading\">Three places must be seen in the Vaucluse Mountains if you like old stone buildings and beautiful views.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"block-etape__mainparagraph\">&nbsp;&#8211; <a aria-label=\"Thouzon castle (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/islesurlasorguetourisme.com\/decouvrir\/terre-de-patrimoine\/les-chateaux\/le-chateau-de-thouzon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Thouzon castle<\/a> (Fr) in Thor which can be visited on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month<br>&#8211; the ruins of <a aria-label=\"the bishops\u2019 castle in Cavaillon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/islesurlasorguetourisme.com\/decouvrir\/terre-de-patrimoine\/les-chateaux\/le-chateau-des-eveques-de-cavaillon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">the bishops\u2019 castle in Cavaillon<\/a> (Fr) in their green setting in <strong>Fontaine de Vaucluse <\/strong><br>&#8211; the landscapes around the <a aria-label=\"fort at Opp\u00e8de-le-Vieux (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.com\/patrimoines-culturels\/luberon\/le-chateau-doppede\/provence-2998268-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">fort at Opp\u00e8de-le-Vieux<\/a> (Fr)<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"block-etape__snacktitle wp-block-heading\">Not to be missed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\"><li>The wonderful hike south of Opp\u00e8de: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/equipment\/luberon\/the-bastidon-pradon\/provence-5798016-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"the Bastidon du Pradon (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">the Bastidon du Pradon<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" 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           \n\n<h2 class=\"block-etape__heading wp-block-heading\">Pays d\u2019Apt castles in the Luberon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/st-sat-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/st-sat-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/st-sat-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/st-sat-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/st-sat-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"st-sat\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-rustrel-Abry.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-rustrel-Abry-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-rustrel-Abry-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-rustrel-Abry-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-rustrel-Abry.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"rustrel-castel\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fort-Buoux-Lezbroz.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fort-Buoux-Lezbroz-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fort-Buoux-Lezbroz-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fort-Buoux-Lezbroz-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fort-Buoux-Lezbroz.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"fort-Buoux\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-15\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"block-etape__subheading wp-block-heading\">At St-Saturnin-les-Apt, Rustrel and Buoux<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"block-etape__mainparagraph\"><strong>St Saturnin les Apt<\/strong> castle may be ruins, but imaginative minds and children will think they are walking along the backbone of a dragon and overlooking all of the plain and the village. The walk as far as the dam and then on to the mill is very pretty.<br><br>As it happens, in <strong>Rustrel<\/strong> a wonderful 17th-century castle houses the town hall and a halt.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"block-etape__snacktitle wp-block-heading\">Top tip<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\"><li>Don\u2019t miss the opportunity to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/natural-heritage\/luberon\/colorado-of-rustrel\/provence-5261829-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Rustrel, the Provencal Colorado (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Rustrel, the Provencal Colorado<\/a> (choose spring or summer for this visit).<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-etape\">\n    <div class=\"container\" data-map={\"itineraire_type\":[\"voiture\"],\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_time\":\"1\",\"itineraire_duree_itineraire_unit\":\"jour\",\"itineraire_duree\":\"\",\"itineraire_distance\":\"190\",\"itineraire_denivele\":\"\",\"itineraire_paysage\":[\"village\"],\"itineraire_gpx\":\"4173\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_lat\":\"43.8332534660364\",\"itineraire_points_0_itineraire_long\":\"5.27301779814275\",\"itineraire_points_1_itineraire_lat\":\"43.7647050674349\",\"itineraire_points_1_itineraire_long\":\"5.35924601163396\",\"itineraire_points_2_itineraire_lat\":\"43.9115364964525\",\"itineraire_points_2_itineraire_long\":\"5.19968812698047\",\"itineraire_points_3_itineraire_lat\":\"43.9454375235391\",\"itineraire_points_3_itineraire_long\":\"4.98570369814559\",\"itineraire_points_4_itineraire_lat\":\"43.8188980620486\",\"itineraire_points_4_itineraire_long\":\"5.37806326930674\",\"itineraire_points_5_itineraire_lat\":\"43.7268777416787\",\"itineraire_points_5_itineraire_long\":\"5.55005466930439\",\"itineraire_points\":\"6\",\"itineraire_gpx_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\\\/app\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/05\\\/chateaux-luberon.gpx\"}>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"block-etape__heading wp-block-heading\">Even further to the south<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-visuel row\">\n<div id=\"block-etape_carousel\" class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-carousel block-etape__slider carousel slide col-md-8\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tour-aigues-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tour-aigues-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tour-aigues-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tour-aigues-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tour-aigues-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"tour-aigues\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ai-blocks-block-etape-item block-etape__slide carousel-item active\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-ansouis-Hocquel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-ansouis-Hocquel-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-ansouis-Hocquel-300x142.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-ansouis-Hocquel-934x450.jpg 934w,https:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chateau-ansouis-Hocquel.jpg 950w,\" alt=\"ansouis-castel\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#block-etape_carousel\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-etape__map col-md-4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-container-18\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-8 is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"block-etape__subheading wp-block-heading\"><a aria-label=\"Tour d\u2019Aigues castle (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luberon-sud-tourisme.fr\/les-villages-du-luberon\/la-tour-d-aigues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Tour d\u2019Aigues castle<\/a> (Fr) is reputed to be the most beautiful example of Renaissance architecture in Provence.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"block-etape__mainparagraph\">And indeed, even if only a few fa\u00e7ades remain (which are impressive) and a few cellars (children love them), it has such style! It accommodates the Tourist Office and exhibitions in the restored rooms. <br><br>And 10 minutes away via the D56, it is easy to get to Ansouis, classed as the most beautiful village in France. <a aria-label=\"Its castle (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luberon-sud-tourisme.fr\/les-villages-du-luberon\/ansouis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Its castle<\/a> (Fr), which was established from the depths of a military fort, has wonderful suspended gardens and offers guided tours which must be booked.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-md-4 is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"block-etape__snacktitle wp-block-heading\">Good to know<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"block-etape__snacklist\"><li>The tour of the Tour d\u2019Aigues is included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/vaucluse-provence-pass.com\/lang\/en\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Vaucluse Provence Pass. 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