The Village of Montbrun
 MONTBRUN les BAINS, located 2000 feet high between the Lure and Ventoux mountains, is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Drenched in the Provence sunlight, the high plateaus around MONTBRUN les BAINS are filled with aromatic lavender fields. The peaceful landscape of MONTBRUN offers to visitors all the magic of “Haute Provence” made famous by authors and artists.
 The population of MONTBRUN area is one of the oldest ones in the region. The ancient Gauls left their mark in the region of MONTBRUN and the Romans left many ruins from their empire days. Like modern visitors they favored the baths and even created "Balenology", the use of the naturally occurring mineral waters as a cure. The healing waters are still used today, giving the name "MONTBRUN les BAINS."
 From the 12th century to the French Revolution, MONTBRUN belonged to a succession of the “AJOUT”, “MEVOUILLON”, “BRANTES”, “DUPUY” and the “SADE” families. These families wrote their histories in the villages, the mountains and in the valleys of Provence. Their legacy is now the ruines of their chateaux but their names still grace the hilltop villages.
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