Bonnieux, France

About Bonnieux

Bonnieux is the ideal spot to stop for a cold drink at a cafe to take in sweeping views of the Luberon.  It's a true favorite amongst the cliff top villages in the region.

Human presence in the region of Bonnieux is very old, as traces of periodic occupations by Neanderthal man have been found in the shelter of the Combette bridge between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago.

The official history of Bonnieux dates back some 2000 years to Roman times when a major road, the Via Domitia, ran through the Luberon valley. The Romans built another road that headed up through what's now Bonnieux to Marseille, crossing what was then a substantial river with a bridge.

Bonnieux Restaurants

Please visit TripAdvisor for a current list of restaurants.

Bonnieux Wineries

Most wineries are closed on Sundays and during lunch hours.

The Cave a Bonnieux is found just outside of town towards Goult and has a wide variety of wines.

One of the best known wineries in this area is Domaine de La Verriere. It is located in Goult, approximately 8km from Bonnieux.

In Menerbes, about 12 km from Bonnieux, are Aureto and Domaine Citadelle

What to do in Bonnieux

There is a 12th Century church on top of the hill - you will need to climb 86 steps but the views are well worth it!

The Cedar Forest is just 6 km away and offers botanical trails.

A bread museum, the Musée de la Boulangerie, is located inside a village house on the rue de la République

Bakeries and Bread Shops in Bonnieux

• Boulangerie Alais Guy
  • 14 Rue Victor Hugo,
  • Open 7:00am to 1:00pm and 3:30pm to 7:00pm.
  • Sundays 7am to 12:30pm
  • Closed Mondays

Bonnieux Grocery Stores

Note that many grocery stores are closed Sundays and Mondays, or have limited hours on Sunday mornings.

Bonnieux has one small grocery store: a "supérette" : Utile Bonnieux – Rue Jean Baptiste Aurard

For a larger market, you will need to travel 10km from Bonnieux to:

Centre E. Leclerc

• • Chemin des Abattoirs
  • Open 8:30am to 7:30pm weekdays (until 8:00pm Friday/Saturdays)
  • Closed on Sundays
  • Ajouter
  • 84400 Apt Pour Centre E. Leclerc

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