Staircases are carved out of rock
Like I was saying, at any turn along Provençal roads you could stumble upon a mountaintop village.
Stone houses line all sides
We encountered La Roque-sur-Pernes, another tiny 400-resident town carved out of stone clinging to a rocky hillside, along D121.
Buildings tight against the rock
Narrow, sunny streets
The first inhabitants date back to the Stone Age, as indicated by relics scattered throughout the area.
The surrounding countryside
Every vista offers panoramic views over Vaucluse, the heart of Provence.
It’s a climb to the top!
The two notable structures – a castle overlooking the town and a church – date from the 11th century. The castle is not open to the public.
La Roque-sur-Pernes is along the D121
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