The Luberon UNESCO Global Geopark
Welcome!
In 2004 the Luberon Regional Nature Park received international recognition for its rich geological, historical and cultural heritage and welcomed into both the European and Global Geopark Networks endorsed by UNESCO.
Our Geopark is located in the southeast of France, in Provence, nearby the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Avignon.
We invite you on a journey through space and time to discover the rich history of the Luberon over the last 130 million years. Stories of tropical seas, savannah, fossil mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fishes, ocher mountains…
The geopark is home to an exceptionally diverse fauna and flora, as well as a rich cultural heritage. Join us to discover a mosaic of landscapes, villages perched on hilltops, rocks, fossils and other geological curiosities!
How to get there
Situated in southeastern France, the Luberon UNESCO Global Geopark is located in Provence, close to the towns of Aix-en-Provence and Avignon. The Geopark is easily accesible.
Events, News
The staff of the Luberon geopark provide guided walks and hikes to discover the natural and cultural heritage of the territory.
What is a geopark?
UNESCO Global Geoparks are territories where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development.
About our geopark
The Luberon UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the southeast of France, in Provence, close to the towns of Aix-en-Provence and Avignon.
Explore the geopark
Discover the geological heritage of the Luberon Regional Nature Park, UNESCO Global Geopark through major geosites, museums and itineraries.
What is a UNESCO Global Geopark?
C’est est un territoire présentant un patrimoine géologique d’importance internationale. Des actions de protection et de valorisation de sites d’intérêt géologiques y sont développées en lien avec les patrimoines naturels et culturels du territoire. C’est, entre autres, un espace de développement du géotourisme et de sensibilisation à l’utilisation durable des ressources de la Terre, au changement climatique et la réduction des impacts des catastrophes naturelles.
Public outreach
The park stimulates awareness and knowledge of sustainability issues and promotes responsible environmental behaviour.
Research and Conservation
Fossil collection and inventories, research projects and fielwork as well as the management of documentation and curation of collections contribute to the Luberon geologic and paleontologic knowledge.
