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A Trip to Goult, Provence

A Trip to Goult, Provence

The Luberon valley of Provence is a protected region of France and possesses a disproportionate share of “les plus beaux villages de France” (the most beautiful villages of France).
Here the world shifts. The light sways more dramatically. The palette is gilded, even in mid-afternoon. The feeling is tangible in each town; many are built up against the rocks or are embedded in them. It is hard not to develop a sweet-tooth for this wild land. 
Goult is a special village. Quiet, built in a similar fashion to its more famous and well-visited sister village, Gordes - it is worth a stop. One gets a sense of how the French summer in the south of France here. Evenings are long and drawn-out. The light lingers through dinner in the summer months. This town is pure visual pleasure. Scout every winding street and passage of the town.
If looking for a spot to have a meal, here are two good options in Goult:
Le Carillon
Le Carillon has a delicious set menu and is embedded right in the heart of the charming village of Goult. The owners have made this place their passion and diners taste that affection in each dish. If your French is good enough, you will pick up on their southeast accents and trust that they were raised right here.
 
La Bartavelle
La Bartavelle is a relaxed spot to savor classical Provençale fare in quaint Goult. From aioli to daube, the menu is crafted seasonally and true to local tradition. Be sure to sit outside and start with a glass of pastis, the anise-flavored, quintessential drink of southeast France.