Explore the Luberon
Nearby Caseneuve
In June, Caseneuve overlooks an iconic landscape of the Luberon where lavender fields color the hills in shades of blue and release their delicate fragrances. A truly Provençal sensory experience that delights visitors each year in search of authenticity and nature.
Just 10 kilometers from the village, the ochre cliffs of the Colorado Provençal in Rustrel reveal a unique natural spectacle. This remarkable site offers year-round a flamboyant scenery blending yellow, orange, and crimson red tones. This discovery can ideally be extended with a visit to the village of Roussillon and its famous Ochre Trail, one of the must-see sites of the Luberon.
Also located 10 kilometers from Caseneuve, Apt, known as the world capital of candied fruit, hosts one of the most beautiful Provençal markets in the region every Saturday. Among the major natural sites to discover, the majestic cedar forest overlooking Bonnieux offers an exceptional setting for walking, with remarkable views over the Luberon Regional Natural Park.
Historical sites and natural wonders of the Luberon
From your guesthouse in Caseneuve, explore the most beautiful cultural and natural sites of the Vaucluse and the Luberon: the Abbey of Sénanque surrounded by lavender, the prestigious Papal Palace, the Saint-Bénézet Bridge, the Place de l’Horloge and the ramparts of Avignon, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Colorado Provençal in Rustrel, the Ochre Trail in Roussillon, the impressive Bruoux Mines in Gargas, the Saint Anne Cathedral in Apt dating from the 12th century, the Village des Bories in Gordes, the spectacular Sorgue resurgence in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the cedar forest of Bonnieux, as well as many typical hilltop villages of Provence.
Three prestigious wine appellations
The region benefits from the richness of three renowned appellations: A.O.C Côtes du Rhône, A.O.C Ventoux, and A.O.C Luberon. Wine lovers can also discover famous crus such as Rasteau, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Beaumes-de-Venise, or Châteauneuf-du-Pape, true benchmarks of the Rhône Valley.
Flavors and Provençal specialties
The region is full of local products renowned for their quality: A.O.C Provence olive oil, Muscat du Ventoux, Piolenc purple garlic, Mont Ventoux truffles, Carpentras strawberries, Vaucluse cherries, Caromb black figs, Cavaillon melons, Lauris asparagus, Ventoux saffron, the famous candied fruits of Apt, Provençal honey, Carpentras berlingots, as well as local aromatic herbs such as thyme, rosemary, savory, oregano, and basil. Food lovers will also enjoy Sault lamb and goat and sheep cheeses from the Banon region.
Leisure activities and local markets around Caseneuve
- Luberon Golf Course – 18-hole course in Pierrevert (31 km)
- Hiking and mountain biking routes around Caseneuve and in the Luberon
- Pétanque court on the village square, in front of the town hall (300 m)
- Horse riding at the equestrian farm (1.5 km)
- Hot air balloon flights over the Luberon (10 km)
- Numerous Provençal markets, local producers, and organic farms nearby
- Apt organic market, every Saturday morning all year round (10 km)
- Coustellet organic market, every Sunday morning from Easter to December (28 km)