Ansouis
The Vaucluse Departement - Luberon Nature Park - Pop.: 1,142 inh.
22 km. north of Aix en Provence by route D556 to Pertuis then take D56.
Ansouis, a village of Luberon sheltered from the Mistral, is full of tiny streets dotted with boutiques and artists' workshops.
As you walk about, you can admire the village square shaded by the indigenous plane trees or take in the local atmosphere at the terrace of the cafe.
There is a beautiful medieval (12th, c.) castle which can be visited even though privately owned.
Inside the castle of Ansouis is a magnificent collection of 17th and 18thc. furniture as well as splendid tapistries.
The exterior gardens and terraces add grace and charm to the setting as a whole.
What to see:
Chateau d'Ansouis.St. Martin Church (12th c.).
Museum (sculptures, painting, stained glass windows, ceramics).
Leisure activities:
Sunday morning market. Hiking. Mountain biking.
Summer festivals : Feast Day in July, concerts, theatre, exhibitions.
Crafts : santon figurines, ceramics, wood sculptures.
Bed and breakfast
Former royal inn 16th C. at the foot of Castle Ansouis.
Air-conditioned rooms of character, refined atmosphere, private bathroom. Free WIFI. Table d'hôtes
Air-conditioned rooms of character, refined atmosphere, private bathroom. Free WIFI. Table d'hôtes
85 € - 135 €
Bed and breakfast. 2 guest rooms in the heart of a vineyard.
Rooms with separate entrance - high quality bedding
Swimming pool - Outdoor kitchen
Rooms with separate entrance - high quality bedding
Swimming pool - Outdoor kitchen
80 € - 100 €
Accommodation:
Bed and breakfast.
Vacation rentals. Gites.
Neighbouring towns and villages:
Cucuron (4km), Sannes (3km), La Tour d'Aigues (7km). |
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