One day while driving through the Gorges de la Nesque, we “needed” a place to stop to have an apéritif before heading to Venasque for dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, les Remparts. My husband suggested Monieux, since he had passed through the village on his bike in the past. I, on the other hand, was hesitant, thinking that perhaps Sault would be a better choice. I had never heard of Monieux. Well, as it turns out, Monieux was a dream! Charm for days! The type of village that tops my list.
After venturing around the village, with its Bourgogne-like charms, we relaxed by a beautiful fountain for apéritifs at a place called les Lavandes. The inside restaurant looks quite beautiful and no doubt would be worth a return for dinner.
After discovering Monieux, I wonder how many more “hidden” villages are waiting to be discovered in this area of Provence. I definitely have Brantes and Crestet on my radar as villages having charm for days.
À bientôt!
Thanks for the tip! I love Venasque and the Gorges de la Nesque but have never heard of Monieux. It looks great! I’ll definitely check it out the next time I’m in the area.
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How many…? You’ll never run out of new places to explore, methinks!
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I know! These type of villages are everywhere in France, each one being more charming than the last.
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I’m in the middle of reading The Convert by Stefan Hertmans. The village of Monieux plays a large part in the story, in both the 11th century and the present day. I will certainly visit this year as the story and the village have made a big impression in me.
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It is a stunning little village, absolutely a gem.
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