Ménerbes 🇫🇷 Most Beautiful Villages of France 🌞 French Village Walking Tour 🌷

📌 Location: Ménerbes, France
🎥 Recording Conditions: September, Morning, Sunny🌞, Moderate Crowd
🚌: How to reach: 38 km From Avignon, 40 minutes by car, bus line 15 (5€) + 30 minutes hike from Beaumettes.
🔍 Introduction:
Ménerbes is a hilltop village in Provence, France, that is famous for its beauty, wine, and truffles. It has a long and turbulent history, dating back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and was the scene of a five-year siege during the wars of religion. Many of the old houses and the Citadel still stand today, reflecting the village’s heritage. The village has also been a magnet for artists, such as Picasso, de Staël, and Mayle. Ménerbes is a charming place to enjoy the art of living in Luberon.
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📚 History:
Ménerbes, a village in Provence, France, has a history that goes back to the Paleolithic era. It was named after Minerva, the Roman goddess, and belonged to the Papal state of Comtat Venaissin . During the religious wars, it was a Huguenot bastion and withstood a long Catholic siege . Many historical buildings, like the Citadel and the 16th and 17th century houses, still stand. The village has been a magnet for artists, such as Picasso, Maar, and Mayle.
🛶 Things to do:
Visit the charming village of Ménerbes and admire its historical buildings, such as the Castelet, the house of Dora Maar, and the churches. Explore the ancient Abbey of Saint-Hilaire, a former convent that dates back to the 13th century and has a sober and elegant architecture. Taste the local wine and truffles at the House of Truffle and Wine, a museum and shop that showcases the gastronomic specialties of the region. Discover the quirky Museum of Corkscrews, which displays more than 1,000 corkscrews from different periods and countries. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Luberon Massif, a protected area that offers hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails.
🔗 Useful links:
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www.luberon.fr...
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