Bonnieux

Discover Bonnieux, a superb hilltop village in the Luberon.

Before arriving in Bonnieux, whatever your route, the first thing you'll see in the distance is the top of the church steeple. At 425 metres, it dominates the sumptuous surrounding countryside and watches over this magnificent Luberon hilltop village.

Set on a cliffside above the valley, Bonnieux is one of the most beautiful villages in the Luberon. Its terracotta-roofed houses spread out over the hillside in a beautiful harmony of colors and shapes.

History of Bonnieux: a prosperous village

Some superb residences from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries will remind you that Bonnieux was a prosperous town when the Comtat Venaissin region belonged to the Popes. Several bishops chose Bonnieux as their place of residence.

So it's with delight and wonder that you'll stroll through the village streets and discover the architectural riches of Bonnieux's heritage.

An impressive panorama of the Monts du Vaucluse, Gordes and Roussillon

After climbing the 86 stone steps of the Vieille Eglise, you'll discover an immense and truly superb panorama of the Monts du Vaucluse, Mont Ventoux and the villages of Gordes and Roussillon, beneath century-old cedars. Like impressionist mosaics, you'll also admire the vast plains planted with vines, lavender, cereals and fruit trees.

Bakery museum, restaurants: a village for gourmets

Don't leave Bonnieux without a visit to the “Musée de la Boulangerie” (bakery museum), where you'll see a fine collection of loaves of bread and learn all about their history and manufacture. All this will certainly have whetted your appetite... Don't worry, Bonnieux has some excellent restaurants with charming terraces.

Our map of Bonnieux (postal code 84480)

To find your way around the pretty village of Bonnieux, you can use our interactive Bonnieux map on this page. We've included our accommodation recommendations so that you can locate them before booking your vacation in Bonnieux.

Our Bonnieux photos

At the bottom of this page you'll find a slideshow with photos of Bonnieux taken by our team. This will give you an idea of the beauty of this village and, we're sure, inspire you to visit and spend your vacation here.