Lourmarin

Tourism and travel guide

The village of Lourmarin in the Vaucluse enjoys an exceptional location. You will enjoy the unique personality of a typical Luberon village.

By taking the secondary roads that lead to this charming village, you will revitalize yourself a thousand miles away from the pace of the big cities.

In Lourmarin, various activities close to nature will allow you to experience privileged moments. You can go hiking or cycling on the paths and trails in the heart of the Luberon landscapes. in the Vaucluse department, outdoor activities are varied: paragliding, climbing, tree climbing, via ferrata…

Like other villages in the Vaucluse, Lourmarin offers a very rich soil, which makes the happiness of the tourists. The area around Lourmarin invites you to savory gourmet visits, to meet the know-how of producers with a contagious passion.

The local heritage promises you beautiful discoveries. Here, a church that has crossed the centuries. There, the ruins of an old castle. The local Tourist Office will inform you about activities to try and monuments. Are you looking for accommodation in Southern France? Hotels, campsites, but also bed and breakfasts welcome you in the Vaucluse. We will help you find accommodation in the region.

The Most Beautiful Villages of France

Located in the south of the Luberon, Lourmarin benefits from the label Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, awarded to villages offering an authentic and preserved setting and an exceptional heritage. With its castle, its winding streets, its old houses, its ancient gates and its markets, Lourmarin amply deserves such an award. You will find stores and restaurants in the historic centre.

In the historic centre you will find boutiques for a shopping session, restaurants for lunch or dinner. You can also sit on the terrace of a café to enjoy the Provencal way of life.

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The castle of Lourmarin

The castle of Lourmarin consists of two main parts: the old castle, built at the end of the Middle Ages (15th century), and a building dating from the Renaissance (16th century). The ensemble forms an elegant architectural whole.

A strange story of a curse is attached to the castle of Lourmarin. In the 1920s, the abandoned castle was occupied by gypsies. When the new owner, Robert Laurent-Vibert, bought it, he threw them out. The gypsies put a curse on the place. Since then, several brutal deaths (suicides, road accidents) have affected the occupants of the castle. Albert Camus, buried in Lourmarin, died in a car accident after staying at the château. There is no evidence of this curse, but it is part of local folklore. The castle is safe to visit!

Discovering the Luberon

The Luberon Regional Natural Park is characterized by its remarkable natural areas. Between vineyards, meadows and wooded areas, valleys, hills and mountains, the Park has a complex identity between Provence and the Alps. During your hikes, you will be able to observe a rich fauna of 270 different species of vertebrates (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish…). Ornithology enthusiasts can spot the Egyptian vulture, a species in danger of extinction. The Luberon can also be discovered by bike.

From Lourmarin, set off on the paths of the Regional Natural Park, to discover the landscapes and terroirs that characterise it. The villages of the Luberon each have their own identity. Some of them have been labelled the most beautiful villages in France: Ansouis, Gordes, Lourmarin, Ménerbes and Roussillon.

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Museums and monuments near Lourmarin

The Musée extraordinaire (extraordinary museum) is located in Ansouis. Its founder, Georges Mazoyer, has assembled an amazing collection around his two great passions: scuba diving and art. In the museum’s rooms you can admire fish, shells, corals and fossils, ceramics, paintings and stained glass.

The Abbey of Silvacane, located in La Roque-d’Anthéron, is a Cistercian abbey of Romanesque architecture. You can choose between a self-guided tour, a tour with an audioguide, or a guided tour. You can also organise your wedding or a private event in the abbey.

The neighbouring town of Aix-en-Provenceis also famous for its many museums: Musée Granet, Atelier Paul Cézanne, Natural History Museum…

Practical Informations

Would you like to visit Lourmarin? Would you like to stay in the village? Discover our advice and practical information to prepare your holiday.

Location: Lourmarin is located about 40 km north of Aix-en-Provence.
Nearby tourist towns and villages: Lauris, Cadenet, Pertuis, Vaugines, Cucuron, Bonnieux…
Market days: Every Friday morning.
Accommodation: you can easily find a hotel room, a bed and breakfast, a guest house or a campsite in the southern Luberon.
Tourist Office (address): Place Henri Barthélémy, 84160 Lourmarin
Tourist Office (phone number): (+33)4 90 68 10 77
Official website: https://www.luberoncoeurdeprovence.com/

The British writer Peter Mayle, author of the best seller A Year in Provence, lived in Lourmarin. Would you like to settle in this village like him? Beautiful properties are for sale in the region: old farm or sheepfold (we call this a mas in France), villa with swimming pool, flat, house in the heart of a village, you have the choice!