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Cucuron

South of Apt (28 km) by routes D943 and D56 (at Lourmarin).

Cucuron, the village
Cucuron is a splendid village in the heart of the Luberon regional Nature Park, set right at the foot of the Luberon mountain.
You can admire the fabulous vegetation abundant in color and fragrances, and as you turn the corner, the panorama is revealed in front of you.
Cucuron, square and fountain
There is henri Bosco's country at your feet, in the horizon the Montagnes St. Victoire so dear to Cézanne, the Alpilles of Daudet and as far as you can see are the Alpes de Provence of Giono !
The village is lively and busy all year round...
Cucuron, Luberon landscape
Cucuron is not one of those Luberon villages that only wakes up in the summer tourist months.
Here there are more than 200 farms producing cherries, melons, olives and the Cotes du Luberon wines.
Cucuron, square and shops
Besides work there is plenty of fun!
The activities program is ctaock full of exciting possibilities : chambre music, opera, theater exhibitions, and various celebrations all in a warm and friendly atmosphere...

What to see

The old village roofs from the St. Michel Dungeon.
Notre Dame de Beaulieu.
Ramparts, doors and 13thc.
Towers.
Old buildings and 17th c.
Aristocrat homes.
Marc Deydier Museum.
Oil mill in cave under the ramparts in November through December during picking and pressing.

Leisure activities

Tuesday morning market at the pond.
Hiking.
Horseback riding.
Mountain biking.
Tennis.
Fishing and swimming in the Durance and the Etang de la Bonde (pond).
Scrabble and Chess tournaments open to all.
Cinema.
Cultural events (concerts, exhibitions, art galleries).

Accomodations

Hotels.
Bed and breakfast and guest houses.
Vacation rentals.
Campsites.

Cucuron.
Cucuron dans le Vaucluse.
Cucuron dans le Lubéron.
Eglise de Cucuron.

NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES

Vaugines (3km), Ansouis (6km), Sannes (6km).

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