Cadenet

Discover the pretty village of Cadenet in the Luberon

The name Cadenet comes from Candellence, meaning “the inhabitants of a high place,” as Cadenet is perched in the heart of the Luberon, between Pertuis and Lourmarin.

A feudal castle

The village has a feudal castle (listed site) from which you can enjoy panoramic views of the Durance, the Luberon, Sainte-Victoire, and the Alpilles.

Today, it is a cultural space and exhibition venue, and its outdoor theater offers enjoyable musical evenings “in the cool,” as they say here (once the sun has set, the temperature finally cools down). The troglodytic dwellings (cave-like dwellings) will pique your curiosity.

A village famous for its basketry

This is also the case for the basketry museum. It is important to note that the cultivation of wicker allowed basketry to flourish until 1978. A few artisans still remain in the village and will be delighted to show you their work.

A lake is open from July to September, allowing you to cool off in a charming setting.

The tourist office organizes guided tours of the village during the summer.

Go truffle hunting!

In Cadenet, there are truffle fields where fascinating guides explain in English the history of truffles, take you to hunt for them with truffle dogs, and of course let you taste them. A thrilling activity!