Bed and breakfasts in Ménerbes, at the gateway to the Luberon
Ménerbes and the villages of the western Luberon
Ménerbes is a perched village in the Luberon, above the Calavon valley. The village gives a clear reading of the landscape: the massif to the south, vineyards and orchards to the north, the more open lines of the valley and the roads leading towards Oppède, Goult and Gordes.
A ridge village above the Calavon valley
Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, Ménerbes is defined first by its position. Stone houses line the height of the village, with narrow passages, restrained façades and several viewpoints towards the massif. The village is less spectacular than quietly composed: it is discovered through views, thresholds, lanes and changing light on stone.
Places to discover in Ménerbes
The village and its surroundings are best explored slowly, with a few precise stops:
- The Corkscrew Museum, connected to local wine culture,
- Saint-Luc Church, linked to the old history of the village,
- The discreet Sainte-Blaise Chapel, set within the village fabric,
- And, a few kilometres away, Saint-Hilaire Abbey, set against the Luberon slope.
Around the village, wine remains an important presence. Estates, stone walls, orchards and small roads keep Ménerbes closely tied to the agricultural landscapes of the Luberon, beyond the image of a listed village.
Oppède, Lacoste, Gordes and the Luberon roads
Ménerbes is close to Oppède-le-Vieux, Goult, Lacoste, Bonnieux, Gordes and Roussillon. To the west, Robion and Les Taillades also mark the entrance to the massif on the Cavaillon side, open to the Durance valley and its road links towards the Alpilles and Avignon. Lower in the Calavon valley, Pont Julien adds an easy Roman stop to include in the stay. This position makes it a practical base for a guest house stay and for exploring the Luberon without long daily drives.
Find your bed and breakfast near Ménerbes
Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming places to stay near Ménerbes, in the heart of the Luberon, with direct access to each owner’s website.
Charming bed and breakfast and Holiday rentals
La Badelle
Five charming guest rooms and three holiday apartments are set within a 19th-century Provençal farmhouse, located in Saint-Pantaléon, a preserved hamlet at the gates of Gordes. This family-owned property, passed down from generation to generation, invites guests to unwind in the heart of the Luberon, with a garden and swimming pool.
Charming bed and breakfast
La Bastide des Songes
Five charming and refined guest rooms and one Holiday rental in an 18th « Magnanerie », in Robion, a village at the foot of the Luberon. heated Swimming pool, Garden.
Charming holiday home
La Bergerie du Luberon
An old renovated sheepfold that can accommodate up to 13 people (5 rooms), for a prolonged stay at the foot of the Luberon, in Les Taillades near Cavaillon. Panoramic view of the Luberon and the Alpilles. Garden, Swimming pool
Charming Holiday Home
Le Chant des Bories
A beautiful house for rent accommodating up to 8 people with an outdoor space, nestled in the peaceful Provencal countryside, just steps from Gordes and the Village of Bories. Pool, Garden.
Charming bed and breakfast
Au Chant des Sorgues
Five refined guest rooms combining contemporary design and antique furniture in a former 17th century priory in Lagnes, between Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, in a green setting with its pond. Swimming pool and landscaped park of 1 hectare.
Charming bed and breakfast
Le Clos des Lavandes
Five charming guest rooms in Lacoste in the Luberon, not far from the old castle of the Marquis de Sade. Large garden planted with lavender and Mediterranean essences.
Charming bed and breakfast
Mas de la Terre
Four charming guest rooms and a suite in a 19th-century former coaching inn and its outbuildings, nestled between l'Isle sur la Sorgue and the foothills of the Luberon. Swimming pool, Garden, Table d'hôtes.
Charming holiday home
La Note bleue en Luberon
This warm and comfortable holiday home, just a five-minute walk from the village of Maubec, welcomes up to 8 guests for a relaxing stay at the foot of the Luberon. Four bedrooms, a garden, terraces and a swimming pool.
Holiday home
Le Pavillon du Lantana
A large holiday home for up to 10 people, with 4 bedrooms and four bathrooms, located in Les Taillades, at the foot of the Luberon, near Gordes and Ménerbes. Swimming pool, garden, tennis court.
Charming Bed and breakfast
Les Terrasses de Gordes
Three beautiful and charming guest rooms, comfortable and tastefully decorated, in a quiet stone house in the hamlet of Les Gros, three kilometers from Gordes. Panorama, pool, and guest dining.
Planning your stay around Ménerbes
What is the best time to stay in Ménerbes ?
Ménerbes works very well for summer stays, with markets, terraces and easy access to the Luberon villages. Spring and autumn offer a gentler atmosphere, quieter roads and fine views over the Calavon valley.
Summer is busier, but a guest house nearby lets you enjoy the lanes early in the morning, nearby markets and late afternoons on the small roads between vineyards and hills.
Where to stay around Ménerbes to visit the Luberon ?
Ménerbes is well placed for exploring the western Luberon, between Gordes, Oppède-le-Vieux, Lacoste, Bonnieux and Roussillon.
Guest houses around the village, in the Calavon plain or along the small roads towards Goult and Lacoste offer a good balance between quiet surroundings, access to villages and vineyard landscapes.
What to see around Ménerbes during a stay in Provence ?
Around Ménerbes, visits focus on villages, stone, wine and Luberon viewpoints.
- Walk through the upper lanes of Ménerbes and enjoy the views towards the Calavon
- Discover Oppède-le-Vieux and Lacoste
- Visit the Corkscrew Museum and nearby wine estates
- Reach Gordes, Roussillon or Bonnieux
- Stop at Saint-Hilaire Abbey when it is open