Beaumettes

Discover Beaumettes, a quiet village in the heart of the Luberon

Looking for a peaceful base from which to explore the Luberon without having to deal with the crowds in the more popular villages? Beaumettes is the place for you. This small village in the Vaucluse department is located right between Gordes, Ménerbes, and Bonnieux. You can enjoy a peaceful night's sleep and reach tourist attractions in less than 10 minutes.

The town is home to troglodyte houses that are still inhabited, carved into the rock since Neolithic times. These dwellings give the village its name: “beaumes” means caves in Provençal. You can see them from the main street, with their glass windows embedded in the cliff.

A flower-lined street runs through the village, home to a few restaurants and bistros. Beaumettes remains a village of 250 inhabitants, with no tourist shops or traffic jams. It's the ideal place for your vacation if you want charm without the hustle and bustle.

Its proximity to the most beautiful villages in the area makes it a strategic place to stay. You will find hotels, bed and breakfasts, and seasonal rentals to suit all budgets. The village also offers a few restaurants where you can sample the local cuisine in an authentic atmosphere.

What activities are there in Beaumettes?

The botanical trail starts behind the church and takes you on a 50-minute walk through the scrubland. This easy route is suitable for families with children. You can discover the typical flora of the Luberon without any particular effort.

Several hiking trails start from the village towards Saint-Pantaléon or cross vineyards and orchards. The trails of the regional nature park wind their way between holm oaks and olive trees. You rarely meet anyone on these paths. The troglodyte heritage can be visited freely from the main street.

The Calavon cycle route crosses the village and connects you to Apt 20 km away. Cyclists often stop at the terraces for a break. Tourism remains discreet here, far from the crowded circuits. You can enjoy authentic Provence without the hustle and bustle.

Tourist sites to see in Beaumettes

The Ubac dolmen, a Neolithic funerary monument, was discovered in 1994 during a flood of the Calavon River. Rebuilt stone by stone in 2014, it can be visited freely between Beaumettes and Goult. This burial site, dating from between 3300 and 2900 BC, has welcomed around fifty deceased individuals. The site is located along the bike path and can be reached on foot or by bike.

The parish church of the Annunciation dates from the 19th century. An old restored chapel now serves as an exhibition space. A fountain adorns the village square in front of the exhibition hall. These monuments can be discovered during an hour-long stroll through the village's flower-filled streets.

The Roman villa at Font-de-Loup has some mosaic remains. This site bears witness to the Roman presence in the Calavon Valley. The remains are not open to the public but attest to the long history of occupation. The 18th- and 19th-century castle has a round corner tower with a dovecote.