natural wonder
Colorado Provençal
Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Beaumont-de-Pertuis
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Beaumont-de-Pertuis
Beaumont-de-Pertuis is worth a stop: 15 minutes from La Bastide-des-Jourdans, 25km from Colorado Provençal.
Beaumont-de-Pertuis is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 1,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is La Bastide-des-Jourdans, about 7 km away.
Beaumont-de-Pertuis (French pronunciation: [bomɔ̃ də pɛʁtɥi], literally Beaumont of Pertuis; Occitan: Bèumont de Pertús) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
Beaumont de Pertuis is a small village situated in the Parc Naturel du Luberon on the borderRead more
of the Alpes de Haute Provence, the Var and the Bouches du Rhone. A busy road once ran through the middle of Beaumont de Pertuis which was at the time a prosperous medieval market town. In the 14th century, Beaumont had more than 1,000 inhabitants and belonged to one of the largest communes in France.
The first reference to Beaumont (Baùmoun, which means "cave" in Provençal dialect) dates back to 1079, a reference to the cave of Eucherius of Lyon. Before becoming archbishop this hermit went on retreat in a cave overhanging la Durance in the town of Beaumont de Pertuis. Later on, this cave became a pilgrimage site and a chapel was carved inside the mountain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Beaumont-de-Pertuis?
Within an hour or so of Beaumont-de-Pertuis: Colorado Provençal (25 km), Lavender Fields of Valensole (26 km), Roussillon (37 km), Lac de Sainte-Croix (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Beaumont-de-Pertuis?
The nearest famous roads are Route Napoléon, Corniche Sublime (D71) and Gorges de la Nesque Road.
Where is Beaumont-de-Pertuis?
Beaumont-de-Pertuis is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 7 km from La Bastide-des-Jourdans.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,008
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.7374, 5.6896
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Beaumont-de-Pertuis
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Lavender Fields of Valensole
Vast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Roussillon
A vibrant Provencal village built atop ochre cliffs, famous for its striking red and orange facades.
37 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Lac de Sainte-Croix
A vivid turquoise reservoir at the mouth of the Verdon gorge, perfect for pedal-boats and a swim.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Gordes
A stunning hilltop village of white stone houses perched dramatically above the Luberon valley.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
A faïence-making village wedged in a limestone cleft, with a gold star strung on a chain between two cliffs.
44 km · about 50 min drive
historic highway
Route Napoléon
Historic route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
45 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Plateau de Sault Lavender Fields
Endless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Beaumont-de-Pertuis
- 26 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
- 45 kmRoute NapoléonHistoric route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
- 45 kmPlateau de Sault Lavender FieldsEndless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
- 46 kmCorniche Sublime (D71)The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
- 47 kmGorges de la Nesque RoadA serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
- 50 kmRoute des Cretes, Verdon GorgeA one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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