chateau Lourmarin

The Treasures of Lourmarin

HERITAGE, CULTURE AND THE ART OF LIVING

Just a few minutes from the hotel, Lourmarin boasts a rich and varied cultural heritage. Listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages of France, it is easily explored by foot.

Visitors can discover :

The Lourmarin Castle, the first Renaissance château in Provence, open all year round with events and workshops for families.
The three bell towers : the 16th-century church, the oldest Protestant temple in Provence (1806), and the 17th-century belfry.
The heart of the village : narrow streets, medieval houses, small squares and fountains.
The Lourmarin Market, held every Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The producers’ market, from April to October on Tuesday evenings, featuring a chef’s cooking demonstration; opening times vary outside the season.

Picturesque Villages of the Luberon

A PRESERVED RURAL HERITAGE

The Luberon is home to many characterful villages,
where old stone, Provençal homes and agricultural landscapes come together.

From the hotel or along your route, you can discover Cabrières-d’Avignon, Vaugines,
Cucuron, Gordes, Lagnes, Les Beaumettes, Les Taillades, Maubec, Mérindol, Oppède and Lauris, as well as
Roussillon, where the Luberon’s ochres reveal their full range of colours.

Each village offers a different glimpse of local life, combining heritage, craftsmanship and tradition.

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Discover the Surroundings of the Luberon

CULTURE, NATURE AND REMARKABLE SITES

Beyond the villages, several iconic sites further enrich the discovery:

Sénanque Abbey : an active Cistercian monastery founded in 1148.
The Lavender Museum : an opportunity to learn about the cultivation and uses of Provence’s emblematic plant.
The Luberon Regional Natural Park : one of the seven regional natural parks in the Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur region, spanning the Vaucluse and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
The Granet Museum in Aix-en-Provence : permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
The Mucem in Marseille : a museum dedicated to Mediterranean civilizations.

For further information, the Luberon Cœur de Provence Tourist Office remains the main local reference.

Le Mas de Guilles
84160 Lourmarin