I never miss a visit to Malavard when I am in the region. A family run food-shop with top quality meats, game, poultry and charcuterie in addition to an array of prepared Provencal dishes like lapin a la moutarde made fresh everyday. Worth the wait if there is a line-up on market day.

I always plan a menu with them when it is a special occasion (Christmas and Easter) and order ahead. I have never been disappointed.

My preferred cheese shop with a wide range of regional chèvre, fromages de brebis and well-loved gourmet cheeses from all-over France. Tasting menu served at lunch with 5 cheeses, a green salad a glass of wine, café for 16€.

Open Tuesday to Saturday.+33 (0)4.90.04.01.78 

A farmer’s collective selling local produce direct to the public. Open Monday through Saturday, a very welcome extension of the farmer’s market. Fruit, vegetables, meat, beer and wine, cheese and other specialties with a good selection of bio produce.

The best patisserie is just outside Coustellet across from the Musée de Lavande on the way to Gordes. Many local speciality breads, cakes and biscuits in addition to macarons and individual portions of ice-creams and sorbets. Open Tues to Saturday all-day and Sunday mornings

Originally a 16th century flour mill, the Moulin Saint Augustin produces olive oil from Aglandau olives which exude a lovely scent of artichokes. In the attractive shop with English speaking staff, olive oil tastings are offered They also have an impressive selection of olive wood bowls, utensils and other local handicrafts in addition to tapenade and other local delicacies +33490724366

Our main service (celadon) was collected over many years from Céramique Pichon in Uzès where they have been been making pottery since 1802 with beautiful glazes and shapes. They specialise in braiding and other decorative forms. A family business with a fascinating history which is in the throes of an important restructure.. +33466221186.

One can still find samples on auctions and in the antique markets from time to time. Hopefully they will reopen their workshop and store soon.

Apt became a centre for ceramics in the eighteenth century linked to the abundance of its clays and ochres pigments. The technique of marbling different became a speciality. The traditional creations were often in the Baroque style of Louis XVI, decorated with foliage, fruits and small figurines. of Louis XVI inspiration.

Local producers like Atélier Rigo, source their pigments from the last active ocher producer, located in Gargas near Apt and combine other oxides such as cobalt, manganese.+33(0)4 90 05 70 39

There is also a showroom in Coustellet, open on Sunday when the market is on.

It is natural that there are many pottery shops in Roussillon, given its history and association with ochre pigments often used in ceramics . Used as a natural paint by prehistoric man, ocher was very popular at the time of the French Revolution and it is having a revival right now. You can visit Le Sentier des Ocres, a former ocher quarry and walk trails through the brilliantly coloured sands.. It's caused by iron oxide deposits in the sandy soil,

Then shop at the Ocher Gallery, Haut Village, Place du Castrum +33490056299

Courses and workshop are available on how to work with the natural pigments at the Ochre Conservatory in the old Mathieu factory created in 1920.

Château la Canorgue has won numerous awards for its wines.

A family property for over 200 years, Jean-Pierre Margan, began using organic methods and biodynamics to produce high quality wines in the seventies. The Chateaux was built on the remains of an ancient Roman villa and it takes its name from the underground channels the Romans hollowed out from the rock to collect water. The owners of the domaine were raised to the status of counts by Pope Benoit XIV. Tel +33 (0)4 90 75 81 01 Wine shop open Monday to Saturday. Closed for lunch hours during the winter.

This beautiful 28 hectares domaine sits above the Luberon Valley across from Bonnieux and Lacoste.

Historically this estate was the property of King Rene of Provence who established a permanent art glass exposition in 1470 (hence the name).

Jacques and Veronique Maubert produce organic wine: 4 reds, 3 whites and 3 roses. The Ventoux Rose is praised by wine critics and sells out by August every year. The reds are akin to Rhone Cru coming from very old vines planted red clay studded.

This is a quality grower of wines at great value. Their rosé Domaine de la Verrière receives great praise +33(0)4 90 72 20 88

Aureto has extensive vineyards mostly located in the Mont Ventoux appellation but also in the Luberon appellation. Created in 2007 by enthusiasts of the region, they are passionate about their wine-making and they will allow you to tour the vineyard (every Wednesday) and they will host workshops and wine-tasting. Excellent whites and reds. A close relationship with the Domaine de la Coquillade, the luxury hotel and restaurnant where you can enjoy the wines and food pairings.

Château Lacoste is a vineyard dedicated to modern creativity where the finest wines are produced in a surrounding which also houses exceptional artworks. You can walk through 180 hectares of wooded valleys and and vines discovering the art of world famous modern artists and architects. Tours of the art and architecture can be combined with a tasting visit to the winery. Excellent dining in Francis Mallman’s restaurant or le Cafe de Tadao Ando. I am a fan of their rosés.

Women’s fashion with a good selection of Aspesi, Hâche. Beautiful accessories. English speaking owner.

Beautiful stretch linen fabric in classic jackets, dresses and trousers with creative accessories. Maria will give you a warm welcome and helpful styling suggestions.

My favourite clothes shop in the Luberon. This village house has several levels of men’s and women’s fashion, accessories and home decoration. Well curated selection from French and Italian designers like Piazza Sempione, Valentino Red, Hâche, Tods with some local French designers.….Good assortment of swimwear, shoes on the top level.. Open Tuesday to Saturday but closed for lunch hour.

La Roumanière is a charming boutique (confiturerie, biscuiterie et miellerie) in Robion selling traditional jams, condiments, cakes and biscuits. Available in pretty baskets and packaging. We always include at least one item in our welcome pack. Concours Général Agricole 2019. Lovely gifts to bring back a taste of Provence.

Our go to shop for quality coffee and tea. Royal Moka carries many different varieties of coffees and teas including tea gift packs from Danmann. They also serve good cappuccinos, teas with breakfast. +33 4 90 74 66 73

An excellent team shop with many varieties of teas, tisanes and accessories. The range is huge including many green and black teas from Asia and different tisanes. The staff is knowledgeable and they have a interesting range of accessories. There are a few tables at the back of the shop to take a short pause with a pot of tea.

If there is one market to visit, visit le marché d’Apt. Every Saturday, since the twelfth century, even in the heart of winter, the market occupies the whole of the town.

At the height of the season, more than 300 exhibitors, selling all manner of seasonal fruits and vegetables; flower markets flourishing at both ends of the old town; crafts, fabrics, pottery scattered along the main street. All that one could want to buy complete with a multitude of terraces for an early morning coffee/croissant.