Our guidebook recommended Ferme Castelas under the heading: "Live a Dream," which is the most…read moreappropriate phrase I can think of for our meal here. Eating here is a surreal experience. First, there is the drive. You will climb to a remote corner of the Luberon, passing through a mid-size village (Apt) to a small village (Saignon) to a much smaller village (Sivergues) before you abandon the paved road altogether and head up into the mountains on a dirt road. At the end of this dirt road you will encounter a magical place: an old stone farmhouse sitting on a hillside that drops away with views of much of the Luberon. If you get there early you will have time to admire this view in the shade of large old trees, and eventually you will be joined by a herd of goats that scamper out of the nearby forest to share the shade with you. When dinner is served the goats will follow you to the long, communal tables where they will eyeball you for the rest of the meal. Here at the table you will be spoiled with wine and sangria, starters of roast vegetables and thinly sliced ham. Then will come the sumptuous main course of roast pork and potatoes. Perhaps you think you are as full as can be, until the servers come out with platters of beautiful cheeses (at which point, you can thank the goats). And then, as the sun sets over the Luberon, you can enjoy the show with coffee and a chocolate dessert. It was an experience to be grateful for. We also had the extreme good luck of sitting with a local family from Sivergues who eat at the farm regularly. Despite our near-total language barrier, they were the finest company, and they did what they could to tell us all about their little corner of Provence. The place, the food, the views, the company...in a trip filled with memorable meals, this one will forever stand out in my mind. And to top it off? It was one of the least expensive.

My wife and I have visited Auberge Le Castelas for lunch on several occasions, once with our…read moredaughter and grandchildren, once with friends and a couple times just ourselves. We keep coming back because the setting is so magniicent, the simple meal -- ham from the farm's pigs, cheese from the farm's goats, crusty bread and salade -- and the very welcoming waiters. A more relaxing and enjoyable spot for lunch on a bright sunny day would be hard to find.

From the owner: Les 4 chambres d'hôtes de charme et le gîte du Domaine La Parpaille sont idéalement situées, à…read moreCucuron, dans le parc naturel du Luberon, en pleine nature, pour un maximum de détente en Provence. A 30mn d'Aix en Provence ou d'Avignon, à 60mn de Gordes ou des calanques de Cassis, à 10mn de Lourmarin, le Domaine La Parpaille est l'endroit idéal pour une pause Bien Etre. Piscine chauffée, espace Restaurant Bar, table d'hôtes, espace Détente et cuisine avec des produits frais, locaux et de saison.

From the owner: Ancienne bastide provençale du 18e siècle, Le Galinier,…read moremaison provençale à nichée dans son parc de 3 hectares, vous invite au dépaysement le plus total. Comme dans un jardin idéal, fleurs et arbres centenaires côtoient bassin de nage et jeux d'eau pour vous offrir un havre de paix et de fraîcheur aux senteurs de Provence. Offrant plusieurs espaces qui conjuguent intimité, convivialité et confort, cette maison d'hôtes présente une décoration provençale classique ou un style résolument contemporain d'où se dégage une atmosphère si personnelle qu'elle donne l'impression d'être sinon chez vous, du moins chez des amis.

Superb! A tremendous place to stay! It's charming, comfortable, and all the staff are wonderful!…read more It may be the best Bed and Breakfast (B & B) type inn we have ever stayed at. Pierre, the owner, was always available to help with breakfast, directions, anything. Sophie was delightful, funny, service-conscious in French or English. She was fun! Céline, Pierre's daughter, was similarly friendly and very helpful. The inn has everything any traveler could need: a scrumptious buffet breakfast each morning, a guest kitchen with a fridge and light cooking facilities, a clothes washer and dryer, a swimming pool, and a very pretty rear patio and yard for relaxing. Wifi was always working, another plus. Our room on the ground floor, "Provence", was very comfortable, with an enormous modern bathroom with both a tub and shower, as well as its own window/door exit to the street. We loved our 5 days here and recommend Le Clos du Buis to anyone considering visiting the Luberon area. The village percé of Bonnieux is perhaps the most pretty of all the hilltop villages in the area. If we are in the area in the future, we would definitely come back to Le Clos du Buis. 10 stars!!!