The Perched Village of Saint-Saturnin-lès-AptLuberon, Provence
Nestled in the heart of the Luberon, Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt is a centuries-old Provençal village surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, lavender fields and cherry orchards. Here, the countryside is fragrant with wild rosemary and thyme, ancient stone walls trace the hillsides, and life unfolds to the gentle rhythm of the seasons.
The house sits near a small placette in a quiet area of the village, a short walk from the bakery, little grocery shop, cafés and weekly market. The windmill, castle ruins and ancient chapel are an easy hike from the house, with spectacular views of the village and the Vaucluse and Luberon mountains.
À pied
On FootThe village, gathered within a few minutes of the iron gate.
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The boulangerie
4 min walkFresh baguettes, croissants and pastries for breakfast on the terrace.
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Le Saint Hubert
4 min walkA village favourite for a morning coffee, a long lunch or an apéritif as the sun goes down.
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Cafés & the little grocery
4 min walkCoffee, provisions and the everyday essentials, all a short stroll away.
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The village market
4 min walkLocal produce, cheeses, flowers and Provençal specialities in the heart of the village.
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The windmill, castle ruins & chapel
An easy hikeA climb above the rooftops to the old windmill, the 11th-century castle ruins and the Chapelle du Château, with sweeping views of the Vaucluse and Luberon mountains.
En voiture
By CarThe hilltop villages, markets and antiques of the Luberon, all within an easy drive.
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Apt
About 12 minThe Luberon’s market town, famous for its Saturday market and candied fruits.
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Roussillon
About 15 minOchre cliffs and a village painted in every shade of red and gold.
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Gordes
About 20 minThe iconic perched village, with the lavender of the Abbaye de Sénanque nearby.
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Saignon
About 20 minA quiet hilltop village with a lovely fountain square and sweeping views.
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Bonnieux, Lacoste & Ménerbes
About 25 minThree celebrated villages strung along the northern slopes of the Luberon.
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L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
About 30 minCanals, waterwheels and the antique dealers and Sunday brocante that make it the antiques capital of Provence.
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Lourmarin
About 35 minA graceful village on the far side of the Luberon, with a Renaissance château and Friday market.
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Sault
About 35 minGateway to Mont Ventoux, surrounded by the region’s most spectacular lavender fields and famous for its nougat.
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Avignon
About 50 minThe City of Popes, with its palace, bridge and summer theatre festival.
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Aix-en-Provence
About 1 hrElegant boulevards, fountains and cafés, and the country of Cézanne.
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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
About 1 hrVan Gogh’s Provence, with a lively Wednesday market and the Roman ruins of Glanum.
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Pont du Gard
About 1 hr 10 minThe great three-tiered Roman aqueduct over the Gardon, perfect for a picnic and a swim.
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Cassis & the Calanques
About 1 hr 30 minA pretty fishing port on the Mediterranean and the dramatic white cliffs and turquoise coves of the Calanques.
Pour arriver
Getting HereArriving by high-speed train or plane, then on to the village by car.
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Avignon TGV station
About 50 minHigh-speed trains from Paris in around 2 hours 40 minutes.
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Marseille Provence Airport
About 1 hr 15 minThe nearest international airport, with car hire on site.
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Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
About 2 hr 30 minThe Riviera’s international airport, with more direct flights from the US, then a scenic drive west into Provence.