Lourmarin, in the entrance(entry) of the Coomb, is situated at feet of the Luberon the mountain made(done) by contrasts and by light.
Rich in past, in history, this village remains peaceful and quiet in its harbour of greenery where get involved the strong and fascinating smells of Provence.
It(he) tightens in snail, in narrow and sinuous alleys, around the rocky spur of "Castelas", the bell tower (current clock), built in the sat(based) of a former(ancient) medieval castle.
The guest will be struck by the typically Mediterranean architecture of the village :
- the magifique bell tower, said "box with salt",
- The fountains of different styles and of times,
- The restored Romanic church,
- The castle the Renaissance - "Villa Médicis of Provence",
- The temple, the sober building finished in 1816, shows the tempestuous history of the community vaudoise, become "a member of the Reformed Church" in 1530 - Religious wars,
- The vintage houses, in facades revival,
- In neighborhoods, by the particular character of the environment : bastides XVI-th and XVIII-th centuries, often grouped together(included) in small hamlets.
In Lourmarin, where agriculture, culture and gastronomy get involved harmoniously to return your pleasant stay, you will discover to your service of 12 restaurants, 4 hotels, 1 campsite, shelters stages and countrymen, room in a guest house, centre of residence and rural animation, art galleries and craft, riding school, boulodrome, swimming pool, archery, peach(fishing) in Durance, tennis, mini-golf, library, Provençal market (on Friday morning), vaults of tasting - sales Coasts of Luberon (Controlled label of origin)...
For any information or demand of documentation, please, contact the Office of Lourmarin's tourism.
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