Bonnieux
A hill village built in tiers on the northern slope of the Luberon. From the old church at the top, the terrace offers sweeping views of the whole valley and across to Gordes.
Bonnieux is one of the filming locations for the movie A Good Year. Houses are stacked up the hillside in layers. From the new church in the lower town, climb the stairs and cedar-lined lanes to the 12th-century old church. The terrace there has wide views toward Lacoste, Gordes, and Mont Ventoux. The village has a Bread Museum, and about 4 km south is the ancient Roman Pont Julien. There is a Friday morning market. Sightseeing is free, but parking costs money. It's about 10 km from Gordes and works well as a self-drive stop alongside Roussillon and Lourmarin.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Roussillon
- Lourmarin
- Ménerbes
- Gordes
- Sénanque Abbey
- Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
- Colorado Provençal
- L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue