Cadenet


3 km from Lourmarin, 5 km from Puyvert, 7 km from Lauris, 8 km from Rognes, 10 km from Ansouis, 11 km from Buoux, 12 km from Bonnieux GPS : Longitude : 5.375833 E - Latitude : 43.735001 N Altitude : 234 m Population : 3937 A terraced village built on a rocky spur, looking out over the Durance valley, Cadenet is the gateway to southern Luberon. From its listed feudal castle, you can enjoy panoramic views over the Durance, the Luberon, the Montagne Sainte-Victoire and the Alpilles. The village's troglodyte dwellings, dug into the cliffs of yellow limestone, dominate the village.

A voir, à visiter : Priory Saint-Jean-de-Fanabrégol: chapel 12th and main building 18th, the site of the castle, the church Saint-Etienne, the chapel ND des Anges, the museum of basket weaving. Activities available: hiking and VTT, bathe, fishing…

Provençal market: every Monday since 1556 (following a decree by King Charles IX). Farmers' market on Saturday morning. Festivities: fairs on 24 August, 21 September, 8 December and around the day of Saint-Jean (over two days). Votive festival of Saint-Barthélémy during the week of 24 August. Carnival procession with floats at the end of February/beginning of March (over two days).