The Delights of terroir

The Luberon nature is bountiful, as you can gather from its amazing markets. You can explore further and learn all about how these delicious products are grown and made. It is exciting to see how the Luberon growers are increasingly choosing organic culture methods.

La Maison de la Truffe et du Vin, in a stunning 17th century building in the heart of Ménerbes, is an essential destination for wine lovers and gastronomes. It has an amazing cellar and a great restaurant. https://www.vintruffeluberon.com/presentation/

Le Potager d’un curieux, in Saignon, is an extraordinary garden dedicated to biodiversity. It was founded 30 years ago by a passionate botanist, Jean-Luc Daneyrolles. https://lepotagerduncurieux.wordpress.com

La Ferme de Gerbaud, in Lourmarin, is another lovely Provençal garden focused on aromatic herbs.  http://plantes-aromatiques.com/Visites-Plantes-Aromatiques-Provence.html

Discover the secrets of truffles at Nicolas Monnier’s ferme de trufficulture in Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt. https://www.provenceguide.com/producteurs/luberon/nicolas-monnier—trufficulteur/provence-795893-1.html

Another great event is la Fête du vin à Avignon  http://www.vinchaisnous.fr/fetes-et-manifestations/millevin—fete-des-cotes-du-rhone-et-du-millesime//provence-4618274-1.html