A rare example of rock-carved residential architecture in Provence has been listed near Ménerbes, one of France’s officially designated “Most Beautiful Villages. Represented by Home Hunts at €3.37 million, the luxury estate comprises two interconnected homes built directly into the limestone of the Luberon. Together, they form a labyrinth of vaulted rooms and carved passageways, an interior layout seldom encountered in the Provence real estate market.
Semi-troglodyte dwellings—homes built into or against the rock—are more commonly found in Saumur or parts of the Dordogne, making this Provençal ensemble particularly unusual. The rock serves as its architectural framework: exposed-stone alcoves, terracotta floors, arched ceilings, and carved transitions shape the interiors across more than 440 sq m (approx. 4,736 sq ft). The two homes offer seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, multiple lounges, a piano room with fireplace, libraries, vaulted dining rooms, and Provençal-style kitchens, all defined by the property’s character-rich stonework.
Set on a steep, rocky hillside, the estate’s terraced grounds—traditional restanques—create a cascading landscape with mature French gardens, shaded seating, and viewpoints overlooking the panoramic Luberon mountain range. An infinity pool carved into the rock continues the architectural language outdoors, while additional outbuildings and a pétanque court complete the hillside setting. Although exact acreage is not provided, the property occupies several thousand square meters of terraced land, typical of historic carved-in-rock Provençal sites.