Listed as "one of the most beautiful villages in France", Lourmarin nestles in the middle of vinyards, olive groves and almond trees.
Very lively in summer thanks to its many café terraces, restaurants and Provencal shops, Lourmarin is one of the flagship villages of the Luberon Nature Park.
There is a 15th and 16thc, castle that has peculiar stairs to see and magnificent apartments to admire (only the Renaissance part of the castle is open to the public).
In the village you will notice the typical Mediterranean architecture in its winding narrow streets, lovely old restored houses, and well shaded public squares where you can immerse youself in the gentil Provencal ambience.
The inhabitants will want to remind you that Albert Camus, winner of the Nobel Literature Prize, lived and wrote here. In fact he was buried in the Lourmarin cemetary.
In such esthetic surroundings and s lively an atmosphere, it is really the place to be in the Luberon in the summer months.
What to see:
"Boite a Sel" belfry. Romanesque church St. Andre.
Listed temple. Villa Medicis de Provence Castle (16th c.).
Provencal bastides (16th, 18th c.).
Leisure activities:
Friday morning market.
Hiking. Horseback riding. Mountain biking.
Swimming pool. Tennis. Archery. Minigolf.
Fishing in the Durance (4km.).
Summer events: Theater, concerts, conferences, exhibitions, local fairs.
Bed & breakfast 300m from the village center. 4 comfortable guest rooms
Secured Sw.Pool (12m x 6). Covered summer kitchen. Parking. TV & wifi. Quiet, in a large garden overlooking the Luberon
4* campsite 800m from the center of Lourmarin. Mobile home rentals with or without jacuzzi. Large heated swimming pool of 300m2. Aquatic area with slides. Paddling pool. Entertainment. Restaurant.