Discover the Luberon

We know the region perfectly and we want to share our “good tips” with our visitors. Depending on your desires and habits, we can offer you different itineraries.

Do you want to discover the Luberon and its typical villages? Follow this route “The tour of the little Luberon”. During your journey, you will visit the village of Bonnieux which offers an exceptional panorama of the Calavon plain, you will walk on foot in the Cedar Forest and you will discover the ruins of the Marquis de Sade castle, in the village of Lacoste. At the end of your journey, you will visit Mérindol and its ornithological observatory.

The Luberon Cycle Route

Are you a fan of cyclotourism? Do you like to take your bike when traveling?At Rocher des Abeilles, Formerly Lou Caleù we will welcome you! Indeed, we have a secure bike shelter. Very close to the hotel is the Voie Verte du Calavon, a 40km cycle path through the Luberon. Your route will begin in Cavaillon and end at Rocher des Abeilles, in Saint-Martin-de-Castillon. To find out more, you can contact the team at our hotel-restaurant in Apt!

Rustrel’s Colorado Provençal

For this atypical visit, you will go 15 minutes by car from the hotel in Apt, to discover the old ocher quarries which form the Colorado Provençal. The colors, reliefs and flora are exceptional. Something to delight young and old alike with hikes suitable for all levels!

Mont Ventoux

Do you know the Giant of Provence? At the highest point of Mont-Ventoux, at an altitude of 1912m, you will have a dazzling panorama. From the Mediterranean Sea to Mont Blanc, you will overlook all of Provence, the Luberon, the Alps and the Vercors. We will provide you with an itinerary to discover the surroundings during the ascent.

Lavender Route

From late May to early August the lavender flowering takes place. You will observe lavender fields as far as the eye can see. Explore the region's trails which will lead you to marvelous landscapes: Pays de Sault, Plateau de Valensole and Abbaye de Sénanque. The scents and colors of Provence will delight young and old.

The villages of the Luberon

Enjoy your stay at the Hotel Restaurant Le Rocher des Abeilles, charming hotel near Apt to visit the Luberon villages. Highly perched, with unique views of the Ventoux, the lavender fields, the Mourre-Nègre...

Lourmarin and its Friday morning market, Gordes, Roussillon, Lacoste, Ménerbes, Bonnieux, Saignon, Saint-Martin-de-Castillon... and many others...

Gorges du Verdon

Thanks to our itinerary, you will pass by “the sublime corniche” of the Gorges du Verdon, the Fayers tunnels and the balconies of Mescle. You will have exceptional panoramas at the lookout points of the Col d'Ayen, Mayreste and Galetas. You will finish your journey in the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, in the hollow of the limestone cliff.

The creeks of Cassis

Visit the calanques of Cassis on foot or by boat. You will discover the beauty of the Marseille coastline through exceptional hiking trails. You can take advantage of your visit to the creeks, to discover the city of Marseillewith its Old Port and its Panier district.