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Pickled-in the-past villages, hillsides blanketed in grape vines, captivating chateaux and gastronomic delights: Luberon in the heart of Provence has everything a Francophile could possibly desire, says Janine Marsh… Provence is popular for good reason - it’s a land of enchantment, think lavender fields and medieval villages that lure visitors like moths to a flame, especially in the summer months. But visit off-season, and it’s altogether quieter, not to mention cooler - perfect for festivals, cultural visits, cycling, hiking, vineyard visits; blossom and fields of crimson poppies in spring, a golden landscape in autumn, and truffle hunting in winter, though in January and February, many hotels, shops and restaurants are closed. One of the loveliest parts of Provence is known as the Luberon - a mountain range and a protected natural regional park which spans the departments of Vaucluse and Alpesde-Haute-Provence. It’s also where you’ll find some of the most beautiful and legendary villages of France. I arrived in Lourmarin, my base for exploring the Luberon, on a warm and sunny spring day. I booked into the lovely Le Moulin hotel, resisting a dip in the pool to head to the The magnificent Chateau of Lourmarin View over Lourmarin from the castle courtyard Discover the LUBERON A field of poppies near Roussillon 8 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 9
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