Authentic 17th century residence, in the fortified village of Ménerbes, with the wild Luberon in the background. Vast park of 100 year old olive trees. Individually decorated rooms, almost all with private terrace or garden. Provençal atmosphere, considerate, friendly. Cuisine exquisite.
All the centuries can be seen here in the stones: the dolmen of Pitchoune, the abbey St Hilaire, where St Louis lived, the 12th and 16th citadel, the 14th church, the hôtel Tingry, the 17th campanile, the Castelet where the painter and sculptor Nicolas de Stael lived, the house of Dora Maar and Picasso.
What to discover?
• Abbey St-Hilaire: everyday 9h-19h in summer, 10h-18h in winter.
• Maison from Vin and de la Truffe from Luberon:• Museum of Tire-bouchon: everyday 9h-12 h/14h-19h from 1st of April au 31 oct.; 9h-12 h/14h-18 h, Saturday 9h-12h from 1st of nov
Ménerbes