Cucuron as Provence base?
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Cucuron as Provence base?
We're considering Cucuron as well as Roussillon as a base this October. We stayed in Menerbes last year and loved it so much but the only downside was the lack of restaurants and bakeries, etc. I know Roussillon has a fair number but what about Cucuron?
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Cucuron is a nice village (did a watercolor in situ of the square with the large reflecting pool of water) but I don't think it'd make a good base.
I can't comment about restaurants and bakeries but I think that southeastern part of the Luberon is less scenic than the area around Roussillon. I wouldn't base in Roussillon either - too many tourists for my taste.
Having stayed in Menerbes, why not try the Vaucluse area - Venasque for example?
I can't comment about restaurants and bakeries but I think that southeastern part of the Luberon is less scenic than the area around Roussillon. I wouldn't base in Roussillon either - too many tourists for my taste.
Having stayed in Menerbes, why not try the Vaucluse area - Venasque for example?
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Tuck - There have been quite a few people recommending a stay in the "Vaucluse" area instead of the Luberon, Roussillon, Menerbes, etc.
It's always been my understanding that are these other places (Luberon, Roussillon, Menerbes) are areas or cities/villages WITHIN the department of the Vaucluse. Avignon is also in the Vaucluse dept - as is Vaison, Carpentras, etc.
Do most people think of the Vaucluse area as something different??? I know Provence sometimes includes the Cote d'Azur & sometimes not (historically it is).
Stu Dudley
It's always been my understanding that are these other places (Luberon, Roussillon, Menerbes) are areas or cities/villages WITHIN the department of the Vaucluse. Avignon is also in the Vaucluse dept - as is Vaison, Carpentras, etc.
Do most people think of the Vaucluse area as something different??? I know Provence sometimes includes the Cote d'Azur & sometimes not (historically it is).
Stu Dudley
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Well, I love that area of the Luberon. Last year, we were based in Ansouis (very close to Cucuron) and loved it. I guess it depends on where you stay in Cucuron. At our house in Ansouis, the boulangerie was a 30 second walk from our back door and one of the best restaurants in the area, La Closerie, was a few steps down the street. Are you considering a rental or a hotel? The rental agent/ hotel booking your choice should be able to tell you about the proximity of restaurants, etc. Have you asked?
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Cucuron, I was there for a restaurant, over-priced no longer there but it is a delightful village with the weekly market by the pond. You can see this pond in the film, A Very Good Year with Russel Crowe, where they are watching a film.
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Stu - As I understand it, the "Luberon" is that area proximate to the Montagne du Luberon, that long east-west spine of a mountain. Of course that entire region is included in the "Vaucluse". Perhaps I should've said "Haut-Vaucluse".
As for the "pond", it's not a pond per se, but a rectangular pool enclosed by a wall at sitting level height. Surrounded by plane trees, it's quite serene and lovely...
http://www.theluberon.com/cucuron.htm
As for the "pond", it's not a pond per se, but a rectangular pool enclosed by a wall at sitting level height. Surrounded by plane trees, it's quite serene and lovely...
http://www.theluberon.com/cucuron.htm
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caroltis,
Our rental was www.vrbo.com/30388.
We had a fantastic time and absolutely loved the area. I'd go back in a heartbeat!!
Our rental was www.vrbo.com/30388.
We had a fantastic time and absolutely loved the area. I'd go back in a heartbeat!!
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Here's a discussion about staying in Cucuron that might be helpful to you: http://slowtalk.com/groupee/forums/a...373#2901030373 Included in this discussion is some information about the services you would find in Cucuron.
There are so many places in Provence and in the Vaucluse that are wonderful. I think it is really a matter of personal preferences, what is important to you, and how you envision spending your days. I like Cucuron a lot, and if you have already stayed on the north side of the Luberon, you might enjoy exploring areas more to the south.
Kathy
There are so many places in Provence and in the Vaucluse that are wonderful. I think it is really a matter of personal preferences, what is important to you, and how you envision spending your days. I like Cucuron a lot, and if you have already stayed on the north side of the Luberon, you might enjoy exploring areas more to the south.
Kathy