What to See & Do
Bonnieux Overall Appeal ★★★☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Village Itself | ★★★☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 02 | Viewpoint over Village | ★★★☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 03 | Haute Church | ★★★☆☆ | Church + Panorama | Self | Free |
| 04 | Viewpoint | ★★☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 05 | Food Market | ★☆☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 06 | Neuve Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 07 | Louise Bourgeois Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church + Exhibition | Self | Paid |
01. Village Itself
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Nestled in the Luberon Valley, Bonnieux is a bewitching hilltop village that still preserves its medieval character. It offers a charming walk through narrow streets lined with quaint stone houses, where the essence of Provence is palpable. The village’s layout is typical of hilltop settlements, with winding paths and scenic views.
02. Viewpoint over Village
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
2km – 1.2mi as the crow flies to the south of the village, a viewpoint with an orientation table offers a panoramic view of Bonnieux and the surrounding valley.
03. Haute Church
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Church + Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Haute Church (also known as Vieille Church or St. Gervais & St. Protais Church) is located at the top of the village (“Haute” meaning “upper” in French). The church was originally built in the 12th century and then reconstructed in the 15th century. It is designed in the Romanesque style.
The main attraction is the panoramic view it offers from its elevated position, overlooking the village below and the surrounding landscape.
04. Viewpoint
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
A street level below the Haute Church, there is a small terrace that provides a similar viewpoint in the same direction, though from a lower elevation.
05. Food Market
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The small market in Bonnieux takes place on Friday mornings along a few streets in the village.
06. Neuve Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Neuve Church, built in the 19th century, is located in the lower part of the village, making it more accessible than the church at the summit (“Neuve” meaning “new” in French). It is designed in the Neo-Romanesque style.
07. Louise Bourgeois Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church + Exhibition
Visit Self
Cost Paid
A small, simple 17th-century church that houses works by Louise Bourgeois, a French-American sculptor of the 20th century.
The site is only open during certain weeks in the summer.
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