The Maison de la Truffe et du Vin is in the heart of the Luberon, in the village of Ménerbes. Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France and built on the summit of a hill, Ménerbes resembles the prow of an ocean liner set above a magnificent landscape.
Ménerbes has been inhabited since Neolithic times, evidenced by the Dolmen de la Pichouno in the valley below which is unique to the Vaucluse. A hermit, Castor, founded the nearby Saint-Faustin monastery, the remains of which are still visible. It is now on private property.
Ménerbes offers a magnificent panoramic view over the two mountain ranges of the Luberon and the Monts de Vaucluse.
As well as Picasso and Nicolas de Staël other artists who lived in Ménerbes included Dora Maar and Georges de Pojidaieff.
- The Castellet, home of the painter, Nicolas de Staël
- The Carmejane, home of General Baron d’Empire de Carmejane
- The home of another of Napoleon’s generals, General d’Empire Robert, which was later bought by Picasso
- The Hôtel de Tingry, a fine 18th century hôtel particulier
- The Chapelle Saint-Blaise
- The monument to Clovis Hugues, 19th century politician and Provençal poet who was born in Ménerbes.
La Maison de la Truffe
et du Vin
du Luberon
Place de l'horloge
84560 MENERBES
84560 MENERBES
TEL : 00 33 (0)4 90 72 38 37
FAX : 00 33 (0)4 90 72 37 23
FAX : 00 33 (0)4 90 72 37 23
Siege de la Commensale de la Truffe
et du Vin du Luberon