Murs

Tourism and travel guide

In the heart of the Vaucluse, the small village of Murs nestles in the sumptuous setting of the Luberon. Do you want to spend a quiet vacation, to rest away from the noise and excessive activity of the big cities? Take advantage of your escapade in Murs to revitalize yourself far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

vacations are for you the opportunity to take a breath of fresh air? The village is the starting point for many hiking trails, with itineraries suitable for both the uninitiated and more experienced walkers. During your vacation, you can also try out other activities: horse riding, introduction to golf, via ferrata, tree climbing, paragliding…

The culinary specialties of the Luberon are a tourist attraction in their own right. The region around Murs offers many gourmet excursions, to meet the know-how of producers with a contagious passion.

Nature activities are not the only tourist attraction of the Luberon: chapels, churches, museums, castles are also objectives of escapades. In the vicinity of Murs, you have the option to explore attractions such as the Sénanque Abbey, the Village of Bories, or Gordes, recognized as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France.

The local Tourist Office will give you information on activities to try and tourist sites to visit.

You want to find accommodation in the Vaucluse? You are rather camping, hotel or bed and breakfast? We help you to book accommodation in the region.

Murs : the Luberon on the natural side

Benefiting from the influence of the Alps and the Mediterranean, the Luberon seduces with its landscapes, between forests and vineyards, medieval villages and isolated farms, hills, valleys and valleys… During your hikes, you will be able to admire a rich fauna of 270 species of vertebrates. You will be able to observe the Jean-le-Blanc circaète, the Egyptian vulture and Bonelli’s eagle. In terms of nature, the Luberon can also be discovered by taking the Voie Verte du Calavon. From Robion to Castellet, this 37-kilometre-long cycle path has been laid out along the route of an old railway line. Amongst the unmissable destinations, don’t miss the villages of Ansouis, Ménerbes, Gordes, Lourmarin and Roussillon, all of which have been awarded the label of the most beautiful villages in France.

Vaucluse museums

Sunny landscapes and authentic villages are not the only tourist attractions of the Vaucluse. The Museums in the Vaucluse department will seduce you for sure. We invite you to visit, for example, the history museum of L’Appel de la Liberté in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the ecomuseum of bird calls in Saint-Didier, the toy and old doll museum in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the Rabasse de Monieux museum, the ecomuseum of Provençal santons and traditions in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the lapidary museum in Avignon…