The most beautiful villages in Provence
The top 3 according to 18 votes from people: Moustiers-Sainte-Marie · Bonnieux · Roussillon. (Updated Nov 23, 2025.)
Hilltop villages, ochre and lavender fields: the Provençal villages recommended by the regional tourist board and travel guides.
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Top 10
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1
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Faience and a hanging star at the gateway to the Verdon Gorge.
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2
Bonnieux
Terraced village facing the Petit Luberon.
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3
Roussillon
The ochre village and its Ochre Trail.
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4
Les Baux-de-Provence
Rocky spur with 22 listed monuments and the Carrières de Lumières.
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5
Simiane-la-Rotonde
Hilltop village among lavender fields.
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6
Gordes
Hilltop Luberon village near Sénanque Abbey.
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7
Lourmarin
Luberon village with a Renaissance château, where Albert Camus is buried.
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8
Lacoste
Village crowned by the Marquis de Sade's castle.
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9
Séguret
Medieval village clinging to the Dentelles de Montmirail.
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10
Eygalières
Alpilles village with flowery lanes.
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11
Ménerbes
Hilltop village made famous by Peter Mayle.
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12
Venasque
Hilltop village above the cherry orchards.
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Comments (3)
Gordes au lever du soleil, la vue depuis la route est magique.
Moustiers et son étoile suspendue, j'adore ce village.
Roussillon et ses ocres, magnifique.