Located within the Luberon National Park, not far from the Durance River, Pertuis is just a short distance from Aix-en-Provence. Narrow streets, vaulted arches and many fountains - surrounded by rolling hills and orchards and vineyards as far as the eye can see.
Pertuis is a large, pleasant town on the rich plain of the Durance, at the southern edge of the Vaucluse. Called the "Porte du Luberon" due to its location at the southern limit of the Luberon, it's also known as the capital of the Pays d'Aigues.
Peypin d'Aigues is a very small Provençal village but it does have a boulangerie and a bar/restaurant. A little further afield (4 kms) you find the picturesque hilltop village of Grambois which has a cafe/bar, a Michelin starred restaurant, and a small mini-market where you can buy day-to-day provisions for your Provençal holiday. For larger shops and eating out you will find Tour d'Aigues 8 kilometres down the road. Pertuis (13kms) is the major commercial centre in the area which boasts two large supermarkets as well as a selection of bars and restaurants.Read more...
Nearby:
La Tour-d'Aigues ~ 6 km
Ansouis ~ 7 km
Meyrargues ~ 7 km
La Bastidonne ~ 7 km
Sannes ~ 7 km
Villelaure ~ 8 km
La Motte-d'Aigues ~ 9 km
Saint-Martin-de-la-Brasque ~ 9 km
Cabrières-d'Aigues ~ 10 km
Venelles ~ 11 km
Cucuron ~ 11 km
Cadenet - 12km
Grambois ~ 12 km
Lourmarin - 16km
Aix-en-Provence - 20km
The town of Pertuis retains several examples of its medieval past with a 13th century clocktower, 14th century battlements, the ruins of an old castle and a remarkable old church, rebuilt during the 16th century and housing some superb examples of marble religions statues. The modern Pertuis offers cafes and bars, bakeries and restaurants, a large supermarket and of course, being in Provence, lots of vineyards and wineries.
Cadenet is 12kms away and with lots of delightful small shops to explore. The village of Curcuron is 13kms away and, apart from other delights, you'll find the renowned restaurant "La Petite Maison"; make sure you reserve well in advance. The stunning village of Lourmarin is 16kms down the road and is an absolute must to visit. Aix-en-Provence is just 24kms away and offers the buzz of the big city, excellent shopping, great people watching, wonderful architecture and many good restaurants.
Pertuis is an excellent 'base camp' for discovering many of the treasures of the Vaucluse region of Provence.
The picturesque hilltop village of Grandbois some 4 kilometres from Peypin d'Aigues, near Pertuis..
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