Tip: Montfuron is not far from the city of Manosque, the biggest city of the Alpes de Haute Provence department. The entire village of Montfuron is a hymn to Provençal poetry, thanks to its sublime church with a square steeple, built in dry stones, (without coating, typical of this region), thanks to its beautiful houses, most of them also in stone dry, in all shades of gray, its small square shaded by lime trees, and finally, its belvedere, located at the top of the village, where you absolutely have to climb, to have an unforgettable view of the wonderful Roman tiled roofs! When you see him from afar, standing proudly on his hill, away from the village, you will no doubt think of Alphonse Daudet, cantor of Provence in his poetic “Letters from my mill”. Located at the eastern tip of the Luberon, on the border between Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Vaucluse, Montfuron is a small, quiet village, proud to have the only windmill in the region: 350 years old (built under Louis XIV), it is still in working order, having been recently restored. Tip: Monjustin possesses superb and imposing ruins, fascinating as much as mysterious, vestiges apparently of a church of the 16th century. All with a breathtaking view of the Luberon mountains … and 17th century!) all perfectly restored, well spaced, each with a terrace, a garden or even a wooded park when it is not a swimming pool. Then by climbing the path that leads to Montjustin, you can admire at your ease this magnificent, slightly shiny gray stone, in which all the houses of this harmonious village are built: a covered washhouse and a fountain, old houses (they date from the 16th century). From below, you can only be impressed by the heavy wall interspersed with truncated towers enclosing the village, vestiges of ramparts (which were restored in 1995) which made Montjustin a real war stronghold from the 11th century. In the Luberon Regional Natural Park, very close to the border of Vaucluse and the Alpes de Haute Provence, stands proudly on its promontory the small village of Montjustin, which you will reach by a tiny lazy road that winds through the sublime Provencal countryside, between sunflower fields and undergrowth of holm oaks. I lived in Provence for 15 years (from 4 years old all the way after high school) and my parents love to drive around and discover quaint villages and little off-the-beaten-path places, this is why I created this list: it featues all the little gems you will find in Provence and you can visit any time and take pictures!Īnd if you’re looking for an even more amazing experience, I would love to be your photographer and guide you through the little narrow streets of the most beautiful little towns in Provence. But it can sometimes be a little bit overwhelming to choose which ones to visit, which are the best ones, and which will offer the less-crowded-yet-delicious-environment for your pictures. Provence boasts with amazing, ancient and beautiful villages you will love visiting in any season. ![]() So, you’re heading to Provence for your holidays and you’d like to take some awesome, beautiful couples pictures while you’re travelling in order to have memories to cherish forever? What a great idea!
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