Built on a rocky outcrop of the Luberon, between Oppède to the west and Lacoste to the east, Ménerbes is holder of a distinction bestowed by the 'association Les plus beaux villages de France.
Ménerbes bears witness to a rich artistic heritage. Nicolas de Staël, Dora Maar & Picasso, and Joe Downing chose to live here.
The village achieved world-wide fame thanks to Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence and its follow-up, Toujours Provence.
The Truffle and Wine Centre is on the town hall square, while the unique Corkscrew Museum is situated in the vineyards at the foot of the village.
The village achieved world-wide fame thanks to Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence and its follow-up, Toujours Provence.
The Truffle and Wine Centre is on the town hall square, while the unique Corkscrew Museum is situated in the vineyards at the foot of the village.
Map of Ménerbes
The House with a View on Google Maps (The swimming pool can be seen next to the church)
Explore the surrounding villages
Neighbouring towns:
Directions
Activities and sports
Explore the surrounding villages
- Bonnieux : 10 km
- Roussillon : 15 km
- Gordes : 10 km
- L'Isle sur la Sorgue : 21 km
- St Rémy de Provence : 34 km
Neighbouring towns:
- Avignon (capital of the Vaucluse) : 40 km
- Aix en Provence : 65 km
- Marseille : 90 km
Directions
- By car: from the north, exit the motorway at AVIGNON SUD and follow road for APT. Approximately 5 km after Coustellet, turn off right when Ménerbes is signposted From the south, exit Cavaillon on the motorway and follow 'Toutes Directions’ until APT is signposted. 1 km after Robion, bear right when Ménerbes is signposted
- By train: Gare TGV Avignon, 40 km
- By air : Aéroport de Marseille-Provence : 75 km - Avignon Caumont : 25 km
Activities and sports
- Horse riding. For skilled riders, there is an unlimited number of marked bridlepaths and unpaved pathways (700km). Themed outings and full day programs are possible.
- Boat trips on the Rhône from Avignon. Not just to view Avignon from the water, but further afield on the Rhone. Rowing, sailing, wind-surfing, jet ski, canoing and kayaking, all these water sports are available in the Vaucluse.
- Arial sports: Gliding, hang-gliding, micro-lights and hot air ballooning. Discover the Mont Ventoux, the Monts de Vaucluse or the Luberon, a dream landscape.
- Climbing: the quality and spread of challenges, allied to an excellent climate all year round, make the Vaucluse a first choice for climbers.
- Speleology: the vast chalk plateau, known as Karstique, runs from Sisteron in the east to Sault in the west, linking the department of Vaucluse up to the Drome in the north and the Bouches du Rhône in the south. The region is unrivalled.
- Golf : Keen players are welcome. Among 5 accessible golf courses, 3 are situated in the Vaucluse. The Luberon region is also: The Avignon Theatre Festival, les Chorégies d'Orange, le Festival de Jazz, le Festival oeno-gastronomique, la Fête de l'Olive, la Fête des saveurs provençales, le Marché médiéval, not forgetting the famous antiques market at l'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, le Marché Potier, etc.