Saint Pantaléon

Discover Saint-Pantaléon, a small Luberon village

This peaceful farming village is located in the Luberon on the Monts de Vaucluse. Surrounded by vineyards, orchards and market gardens, Saint Pantaléon offers beautiful walks through the countryside. Find out in a minute what to see and where to stay.

The smallest commune in the Vaucluse

A visit to the village will show you that Saint Pantaléon really is tiny, with just a few houses surrounding the town hall, and other farms and mas scattered here and there in the surrounding countryside.

Village history

Remains at the Les Roches and Plateau de la Roque stations bear witness to a human presence dating back to the Neolithic period. The first written mention of the village dates back to the year 998, under the name “Cella s. pantaleonis”. In the Middle Ages, the territory belonged to the Lords of Gordes, who established their fiefdom here. A major change came in 1690, when the commune was elevated to the rank of marquisate. The revolutionary period marked a new era with the temporary change of name to “Pantaly”. This rich history can still be seen today in the village's well-preserved architecture.

A beautiful Romanesque church

Listed as a historic monument in 1907, this 11th-century Romanesque church stands out for its unique architecture. Perched on a rocky outcrop, it consists of two adjoining churches, later supplemented by a votive chapel in memory of the plague epidemic that struck Provence in 1720. At the rear of the building, you'll discover a necropolis with rock tombs dug directly into the rock.

The Badelle mill

Perched high above the village, this historic windmill proudly retains its majestic wings. Built in 1846, the structure has been meticulously restored to preserve its original charm. Now transformed into a tourist accommodation, the Moulin de la Badelle offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Luberon massif.

Festivities in summer

Local residents regularly organize village festivals in the summer months. This is an opportunity to attract visitors from all over the Luberon, and to spend some quality time in this typical Provencal village.

Our map of St Pantaléon in 84

To find your way around St Pantaléon, you can use our interactive map of the village. We've included all the village's points of interest (town hall, Romanesque church, mill...) as well as our recommendations for accommodation in and around Saint Pantaléon. You'll be able to locate them before you book your vacation in this charming Luberon village.

Where to sleep in Saint Pantaléon?

Due to its small size, there are currently no accommodations we can recommend in Saint-Pantaléon itself. However, below you'll find our recommendations for nearby villages such as Gordes.

Please don't confuse this Vaucluse village with the commune of Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes in the Drôme provençale.