Viens

Discover the pretty Luberon village of Viens

Surrounded by magnificent scenery and perched on a rocky outcrop for a thousand years, Viens is an ancient village that has retained its appearance as a medieval stronghold. A visit to Viens reveals many traces of the village's tumultuous past.

An old Vaucluse village

Enter the village through the Porte Sarrasine (Saracen Gate) in the ramparts, and admire its Clock Tower and Portal. You'll be delighted to stroll through the cobbled streets, where you'll come across beautiful 13th-century mansions and charming old houses.

Old houses and castle

One of these is the Maison de Monier de la Quarrée-Montauciel. It's well worth a look, as is the Maison de Monier d'Arnaud. In Viens, you can also admire a Renaissance château that underwent major alterations in the 19th century. From the castle's outskirts, you can take in the panoramic view from the Montée de la Pousterle of the Gorges de Lure and the Luberon Massif.

Hiking and walking around Viens

There are many wonderful walks to be had in the area around the village, where nature is superb: Viens is located on the border of the Alpes de Haute Provence, not far from the vast lavender fields, in the heart of the Luberon Regional Nature Park and at one end of the ochre road and the famous cliffs of the Provencal Colorado... even the most jaded will be seduced!

A lovely Wednesday morning market

From April to October, the friendly Viens market takes place every Wednesday morning in the village center. It's a great opportunity to stock up on local produce and stroll around this pretty Vaucluse village.

Our interactive map of Viens (zip code 84 750)

To find your way around Viens, you can use our interactive map of the village, which you'll find on this page. We've included all the village's points of interest, as well as our accommodation recommendations. This will help you locate them before you book your stay in this charming Luberon village.

A good restaurant to recommend.

If you're looking for a good restaurant in Viens, we recommend “Le Petit Jardin”, a simple and pleasant Provencal cuisine for a good time with family or friends. For pizzas, we recommend the Pizzeria “Chez Chris”. You're in for a treat!