The must-see tourist sites that you absolutely must visit.
Must-see attractions
The must-see tourist sites that you absolutely must visit are: Gordes (39 km),the Abbaye of Sénanque (43 km), the village des Bories (42 km), the ochre quarries of the Luberon (26 km), Oppède le Vieux (40 km), l'étang de la Bonde (34 km), the cedar forest (36 km), the Bruoux mines (25 km) and the château de Lacoste (36 km)...
The lavander route
It can be followed through Luberon, Ventoux, Lure and the Valensole plateau in June and July. Lavender has coloured the high plains and brought prosperity and fresh scent to villages life since the Middle Ages.
Sight-seeing getaways
In the South,the “Baux de Provence”, Arles, the Camargue or even Marseille and Cassis are linked by the creeks.
To the North, the village of Moustiers and the impressive Gorges du Verdon which is a Provençal canyon, carves a spectacular path between the Var and the Hautes-Alpes. The water sparkles emerald, surmounted by steep cliffs that soften when the Verdon flows into Lake St. Croix.
Apt and its market
(19km away)
Apt, capital of the Luberon. Rich in know-how and traditions, the town of Apt has been classified as a "remarkable site of taste".
The Mourres of Forcalquier
(26km away)
A geological curiosity that unfolded over thousands of years before being revealed to human eyes.
The ammonite slab
(75km away)
A site unique in the world.
200 million years of Earth's history.
The Colorado Provençal
(26km away)
The Colorado Provençal is a former open-pit ochre mining site from the 19th and 20th centuries and covers 30 hectares.
Gorges d'Oppedette
(13km away)
Stunning limestone gorges, 2.5 kilometers long, 140 meters wide, and 200 meters deep in places!
An exceptional heritage site in a fabulous setting…
The Bruoux mines
(25km away)
Gargas is an essential stop on any journey through the history of ochre. Its quarry, classified as a Geological Nature Reserve, is still in operation.
Simiane la Rotonde
(23km away)
This charming village, perched on its bed of lavender, is sure to captivate you…
Nestled between the Mont Ventoux, Luberon, and Lure mountain ranges, this small medieval town invites you to explore it and admire its treasure: the incredible Rotonde, a 12th-century hall at the heart of the feudal castle.
The lake of Esparron
(50km away)
Lake Esparron is a precious haven of unspoiled nature. Located in the heart of the Verdon Regional Natural Park, it has been designated a Natura 2000 site for the preservation of its species. This turquoise expanse of water offers a soothing environment for a peaceful holiday.
Saignon
(17km away)
You can spot it from afar: perched on a promontory overlooking the Calavon valley, the village of Saignon is one of the jewels of the Luberon. To be placed in your list of visits during your stay. It’s only 17km far from Céreste.
