Holiday apartment in Caseneuve: village history and ochre trails

Caseneuve is located in the Luberon Regional Nature Park and combines impressive landscapes with an unusually rich village history. From here, there are views across the Calavon Valley, while the village also faces the northern slope of the Grand Luberon. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Caseneuve, you can tailor your travel plans to your group’s interests: culture, cycling, hiking, horse-riding experiences and wine are all nearby as distinct focal points.

Holiday apartment in Caseneuve between the château and village walls

The old village of Caseneuve was built around an 11th-century château. It is surrounded by fortification walls, the remains of which form part of Caseneuve’s heritage. The lanes paved with stone slabs give the historic centre its distinctive character.

The château’s architectural history also reveals several periods. It was probably built of stone around the year 1000 and presumably replaced a wooden fortification. Archaeologists date its present appearance to the 12th century. The current fortress is 32 metres high and was built between the 10th and 12th centuries.

At the entrance to the village stands the Oratoire de Caseneuve. It was built using the portal of the former Notre Dame des Aumades chapel and is considered the largest oratory in Provence. The Church of Saint Etienne is believed to date back to the beginnings of Christianity. Short routes through Caseneuve therefore lead to various traces of religious and medieval history.

Cycling route, ochre landscape and horse-riding experiences

The Les Ocres à vélo cycling route passes through Caseneuve. It reaches the village after climbing from Saint-Martin-de-Castillon via the D35. Nearby, the first stage of the Tour des ocres du Luberon leads to the panoramic ridges of the Colorado provençal between Caseneuve and Rustrel. This allows you to combine a cycling tour through Caseneuve with a hiking or walking stage in the ochre landscape.

Les Ecuries du Luberon offers beginner, recreational and advanced courses, equi-coaching on foot or in the saddle, as well as trail rides. The programme also includes horse riding and pony trekking. Pony rides and horse rides are aimed at children aged three and over, teenagers and adults. This opens up different possibilities for shared activities with children of different ages, without everyone having to choose the same form of riding.

The Amicale de St Jean organises events about the fauna, flora and cultural heritage of the Ferme de St Jean. It also plans an annual calendar of events to present and promote the agricultural heritage.

Wine and regional impressions

Domaine Alloïs was founded in 2008 on family land in Caseneuve. The winery works entirely organically and biodynamically and offers wine tastings. This focus complements the village’s historical and active sides with an enjoyable way to discover Caseneuve through its local wine tradition.

The right accommodation for your travel plans

Choose your holiday apartment in Caseneuve according to your group’s travel profile: the medieval village structure is ideal for days of culture and discovery, the routes suit cycling and hiking interests, Les Ecuries du Luberon offers horse-riding experiences, and Domaine Alloïs is the place for wine. If children aged three and over are travelling with you, the riding school’s programme can be included in your plans. This allows you to choose accommodation based on the experiences you are actually looking for in Caseneuve.

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For the overarching travel overview: Vaucluse.