Lourmarin, Medieval village in Luberon, Vaucluse, France.
Lourmarin stands at the foot of the Luberon Massif, where a southern pass connects to Apt through vineyards and olive groves at 200 meters elevation.
The original 12th-century fortress underwent reconstruction in the 15th century under Foulques d'Agoult, before the village faced destruction in 1545 due to religious conflicts.
The local cemetery contains the graves of writers Henri Bosco and Albert Camus, who selected Lourmarin as their residence and final resting place.
The village maintains its administrative functions through regular council meetings at La Fruitière Numérique, which serves as a central location for community gatherings.
Engineer Philippe de Girard, inventor of the linen spinning mill, was born in Lourmarin, leading to the naming of Żyrardów, Poland, in his recognition.
Location: Canton of Cadenet
Location: Vaucluse
Location: Communauté d'agglomération Luberon Monts de Vaucluse
Location: arrondissement of Apt
Elevation above the sea: 360 m
Shares border with: Bonnieux, Buoux, Cadenet, Puyvert, Vaugines
Address: 84160 Lourmarin, France 84160 Lourmarin
Phone: +33490680413
Email: mairie@lourmarin.com
Website: https://lourmarin.com
GPS coordinates: 43.76389,5.36250
Latest update: September 22, 2025 22:48
French medieval locations feature architecture from the 11th to 15th centuries. Fortified walls, castles, churches and stone-paved streets define the historical urban structure. Residents maintain traditional crafts, regional cuisine and local customs. Many of these UNESCO heritage sites document important periods of French history.
Château de Lourmarin
270 m
Monument au Tambour d'Arcole
3.4 km
Fort de Buoux
6.2 km
Prieuré de Saint-Symphorien
6.6 km
Château de la Corée
901 m
Château de Cadenet
3.2 km
Temple protestant
222 m
Château de Lauris
4.6 km
Notre Dame de la Purification
4.5 km
Pont à coquille sur l'Aigue Brun
1.5 km
Baptistère de Cadenet
3.2 km
Lavoir de Lauris
4.5 km
Fontaine publique
44 m
Église Saint Barthélemy
4.8 km
Église Saint Etienne
3.2 km
Marché de Lourmarin
153 m
Église Saint-Trophisme et Saint-André
78 m
Pont à coquille franchissant l'Aigue-Brun
5.5 km
Fountain of Cucuron
6.2 km
Église du fort de Buoux
6.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Joseph de Vaugines
4.6 km
Église de la Purification-de-la-Vierge-Marie de Buoux
7.6 km
Hôtel des Bouliers
4.6 km
Marché De Cadenet
3.4 km
Hotel Girard
105 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Ermitage de Cucuron
6.4 km
Fontaine Place Jean Moulin de Puyvert
1.6 km
Atelier de forge de Lourmarin
46 mReviews
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