Roussillon
Roussillon is a beautiful, hilltop village that is home to an amazing set of ochre quarries. There is a small, yet interesting town centre, but, by far the attraction here are the quarries. Take some time to descend into the heart by following a short and well-marked walking trail. The Giants' Causeway is a natural park of jagged cliffs of ochre beside the village of Roussillon. So many neolithic signs and artifacts have been discovered here that the site is now an important archeological reserve.

Ménerbes
This superb little village in the Luberon is built on a hill and surrounded by magnificent countryside. When visiting Ménerbes you will notice that its rich historic past has been well-preserved. The Dolmen de la Pichouno (unique to the Vaucluse) shows that Ménerbes has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Archeological excavations have uncovered the remains of villas and an ancient cemetery dating back to Roman times. During the Middle Ages, access to the town was through the two doors, St Sauveur et Notre Dame. At the time of the religious wars in the 16th century, Ménerbes was the capital of the Protestant movement. Nicolas de Staël and Picasso both owned houses at Ménerbes and they have been joined by other famous artists, musicians, comedians and writers, all of whom own one of the farmhouses scattered around the village. Just outside Ménerbes is a fun "corkscrew museum" where more than 1,000 different varieties from as early as the 12th century are on display.

Lacoste
The famous château belonging to the Marquis de Sade is situated at Lacoste. In 1771 the Marquis fled from Paris to escape the scandals created by his erotic writing and outlandish behaviour (too liberal for the era). He came to Lacoste and sought refuge in the château which belonged to his grandfather. This huge 11th century château, partly in ruins, has been restoring in restoration for more than 30 years. Today the château belongs to M. Pierre Cardin, the famous stylist designer. The château de Sade is not the only discovery to be made at Lacoste. The village has charming narrow streets, lined with beautiful old stone houses made from ochre and limestone.

Oppède
Oppède Le Vieux is a magnificent little hill-top village.built high on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by lush vegetation, thick forests and rocks form a striking backdrop. This historic village has much to offer: a 12th century collegiate church which dominates the skyline, the ruins of an ancient château, and the remains of historic workshops and boutiques.