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discover the specialties of Provence
Luberon terroir and gastronomy A trip to the land of flavors, burst
A trip to the land of flavors, bursting with sugar, sunshine and a lilting accent. Luberon specialties are popular all over France, but here they have a very special flavor. Honey, truffles, olive oil, candied fruit... all washed down with a fine Rhône Valley wine.
Olive oil
The olive tree, emblematic of the Mediterranean basin... Here, the olive is a star, to be enjoyed with all kinds of sauces. Luberon olive oils bear witness to centuries of expertise. Find out more about our olive-growing estates. The producers await you with a tempting program:
- tour of the estate
- workshops
- tasting
Apt, capital of candied fruit
Apt confectioners began making these little pieces of sunshine in the 14th century. Among their best ambassadors were the popes of Avignon and the Marquis de Sade. You're familiar with the little pieces that stick deliciously to your fingers, but have you ever tasted real big candied fruit on the spot? No ?
Then head for the House of Candied Fruit in Apt:
- 300m² of sugar
- a tasting table where you can taste before you buy
- a museum with guided tour and tasting
The honey
Provence is France's leading beekeeping region, with 165,000 hives. With the wide variety of flowers in the Luberon, the bees have plenty to choose from and eat well, making their honey a particularly tasty product.
Monofloral or polyfloral, some honeys are found only in the south of France:
- thyme honey
- rosemary
- lavender
- garrigue
All have specific health benefits. You'll find them at the region's various markets, or directly from the producers (there are 4,500 in Provence).
Fruits and vegetables from Provence, a poem in itself
You've heard of them before, but here, in their native land, they've got a whole new flavor. Melon, figs, plums, apricots... try them fresh before they end up candied!
Visit the Apt market every Saturday morning.
The truffle
Vaucluse is the country's largest producer of black truffles. In 2021, five truffle growers created the first collective truffle brand: Diamant Noir du Vaucluse. A guarantee of quality, controlled by very precise specifications, it is currently sold by seven truffle growers throughout the region.
Wine from the Rhône Valley
The first vines in Luberon were planted by the Romans, so the know-how is well-honed! The region's wines are part of the Rhône Valley. They have been AOC (Controlled designation of origin) wines since 1988.
The grape varieties grown here benefit from a wide variety of soils, climates and altitudes. The best way to discover their secrets is to take part in one of the oenology workshops run by local winemakers.
Our overview would not be complete without mentioning some of the region's other must-tries:
- goat's cheese made in the traditional way by small local producers
- aromatic herbs, of course!
- cookies: palets du Luberon, almond croquettes, almond and honey macaroons...
