Luberon Regional Nature Park, Regional natural park in Vaucluse, France
The Luberon Regional Nature Park is a protected area in Provence between the Alps and the Mediterranean, featuring limestone mountains, forests, and varied Mediterranean ecosystems. The terrain includes rising ridges, open valleys, and different types of vegetation that shift with elevation and soil conditions.
The park received official protection in 1977 and was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1997. These steps recognized its role as an important area for preserving natural systems.
Hilltop villages and local markets dot the territory, where farmers sell traditional products like wine, olive oil, and honey made in the region. These places show how people live and work within this landscape today.
Visitors can explore the area through over 230 kilometers of cycling routes and numerous hiking trails, with educational centers in Apt and Manosque offering information about the environment. The park is accessible to different activity levels, so plan your gear and timing based on what interests you.
Hidden underground water channels flow through the limestone and emerge at the Fontaine de Vaucluse spring. On the drier slopes, lavender fields grow naturally and create a distinctive look that visitors often notice during summer.
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