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Mérindol

Tourism and travel guide

Mérindol is located in the southern Luberon, in the Durance Valley. The village is ideally situated near must-see tourist sites in Provence.

By taking the secret roads leading to this charming village named Mérindol, you will revitalize yourself far from the pace of the city.

Are you planning a sporting vacation, in contact with nature? Numerous hiking trails leave from the village, with itineraries adapted to both the uninitiated and experienced walkers. in the Vaucluse, outdoor activities are numerous. Do you know climbing, for example? Would you like to go horse riding?

From the beaches and coves of the Mediterranean to the mountain pastures of the alpine valleys, the diversity of climates in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur has given rise to a renowned gastronomy. The cuisine is part of the identity of the village of Mérindol, where producers in love with their trade perpetuate products.

Churches, wash houses, fountains, abbeys… During your stay, you can discover a local heritage rich in surprises. Visit the Silvacane Abbey, near Mérindol. The local Tourist Office will give you information on activities to try and tourist sites to visit. Do you want to stay in Mérindol or its surroundings? Campsites, hotels, bed and breakfasts welcome you in the Vaucluse. You can easily book the accommodation of your dreams in the region.

Mérindol: the Luberon between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea

Straddling the departments of Vaucluse and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the Luberon seduces with its landscapes, between the Pays de Forcalquier, Montagne de Lure, Pays d’Apt, Calavon valley, Vaucluse mountains, Durance valley… During your hikes, you will be able to admire a little less than 300 different species of vertebrates. Ornithology enthusiasts can observe the Egyptian vulture, an endangered species. On the nature side, the Luberon can also be discovered by taking the Voie Verte du Calavon.

The villages have all highlighted their architecture. Some of them have the status of the most beautiful villages in France: Gordes, Lourmarin, Roussillon and Ménerbes, Ansouis.

The Museums in the Vaucluse department

During your stay, you will be able to multiply the visits of museums. There are several dozen museums in the department, including the Ecomuseum of Provençal Santons and Traditions in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the Calvet museum in Avignon, the Louis Vouland Museum in Avignon, the Oil Mill Museum in Rustrel…

The museums of Aix-en-Provence are also not far from Mérindol: the Granet Museum, the Vieil-Aix Museum, the Vasarely Foundation, and the Cézanne Studio…

Towns and villages nearby

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