Since we arrived in Provence, we have climbed as much as the hilltop village of Bonnieux a number of instances. We favor to do our walks in Bonnieux within the morning, when the temperatures are nonetheless pretty cool, as climbing as much as the higher church (église haute) requires a specific amount of bodily effort!
Listed here are just a few images taken throughout these walks to arouse your curiosity in spending just a few days in Bonnieux.
Our Morning Walks in Bonnieux
Our lodging is a 15-20 minute stroll from the underside of the village. As Bonnieux is a village that follows the slope of the hill, we most popular to take the automotive to the automotive park close to the decrease church and proceed up the hill on foot.
The view from the decrease a part of the village, wanting in direction of Mont Ventoux © French Moments
A difficult climb
Our morning walks in Bonnieux are an effective way to get some train!. Certainly, the climb from the decrease village to the higher village is taken into account difficult by many unaware guests. Steep alleys, staircases, vaulted passages… do not come right here in excessive heels or flip-flops!
Little by little, the red-tiled roofs of the village become visible.
A spectacular view from the highest
As soon as on the high, you’re rewarded with one of the lovely views within the Luberon.
It will be finest in case you obtained there within the morning when the solar is at its finest.
You’ll be able to see the valley of the River Calavon and the hilltop villages of Lacoste, Goult, Gordes and Roussillon. On the horizon are the Monts de Vaucluse and, past them, the enduring Mont Ventoux.
Goult from Bonnieux © French Moments
Gordes from Bonnieux © French Moments
Roussillon from Bonnieux © French Moments
Earlier than we proceed our Provençal adventures, we would wish to say a fast howdy! 😅
All images © French Moments
