Bed and breakfasts in Lourmarin, below the southern Luberon
Discover Lourmarin
A village in the southern Luberon
Lourmarin lies against the southern side of the Luberon, at the entrance to the combe crossing the massif towards Bonnieux. Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, it remains one of the best-known stops in the southern Luberon.
The surrounding landscape combines vineyards, olive groves, pine woods and low hills. The Lourmarin combe forms the natural passage towards Bonnieux and Apt, making it easy to link the two sides of the Luberon.
The Renaissance château of Lourmarin
Just outside the centre stands the Château de Lourmarin, one of the village’s main heritage landmarks. Part of it can be visited, and the site regularly hosts concerts, exhibitions and cultural events.
Art de vivre and cultural heritage
Lourmarin is also discovered through its streets, squares, terraces and market. The village is lively without losing its scale, making it a pleasant base for a guest house stay in the southern Luberon.
A place of literary inspiration
The village has a strong literary connection. Henri Bosco was born here, and Albert Camus lived in Lourmarin; his grave is in the village cemetery. This quiet presence gives the village a cultural dimension beyond the postcard view.
The surroundings of Lourmarin
From Lourmarin, it is easy to reach Cucuron, Vaugines, Ansouis, Lauris or the villages of the northern Luberon through the combe. The village works well as a balance between a quiet stay, cultural visits and discovery routes.
Find your bed and breakfast in Lourmarin and nearby
Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming places to stay in Lourmarin and nearby, with direct access to each owner’s website.
Charming bed and breakfast and Gite
La Tuilière en Luberon
Five charming guest rooms and a gite in a Provencal bastide of the 18th century near Cadenet on the southern flank of the Luberon, vineyard and olive-growing area. Swimming pool, park.
Charming bed and breakfast and Gite
Les Tournesols
Three comfortable and spacious rooms and a Gîte for two people with terrace in an old house in the heart of the village of Mallemort at the foot of the southern Luberon. Garden.
Charming Bed and breakfast
Les Terrasses du Luberon
Five comfortable rooms completely renovated in Bonnieux ideally located, close to many amenities, a charming Provencal house with panoramic views of Mont Ventoux. Warm welcome. Large garden of 4000 m2 and heated pool.
Charming bed and breakfast
La Ressence
Four spacious and comfortable rooms in a splendid 17th century bastide, nestled in the picturesque Combe de Lourmarin, which links the small and large Luberon. Swimming pool, Garden
Prestige bed and breakfast and cottage
Les Mazets du Luberon
Four charming bedrooms and a suite with spa, a villa-gîte of 100 m2 with indoor swimming pool, in a 2.5 ha wooded estate, on the southern slope of the Luberon. Outdoor swimming pool.
Charming bed and breakfast and Gite
Campagne Chastel
A charming suite and a gîte accommodating two to four guests, located in the heart of a Provençal farmhouse perched on the heights of Aix-en-Provence. Just five minutes from the historic center, the property opens onto a spacious park filled with Mediterranean vegetation and features a large swimming pool. Park, Pool.
Planning your stay around Lourmarin
What is the best time to stay in Lourmarin ?
Lourmarin is very enjoyable in summer, with its terraces, market and the lively atmosphere of the southern Luberon. Spring and autumn offer a gentler version of the stay, with comfortable walking temperatures and easier roads.
Summer is animated, especially around the market and the château. A guest house in or near the village lets you enjoy Lourmarin early in the morning, then explore Cucuron, Vaugines or Ansouis.
Where to stay around Lourmarin to discover the southern Luberon ?
Lourmarin is a good base for discovering the southern side of the Luberon, between vineyards, olive groves, villages and small valleys opening towards the Durance.
The areas around Cucuron, Vaugines, Puyvert, Lauris and Ansouis offer quieter settings while remaining close to the village, the château and the Lourmarin combe.
What to do around Lourmarin during a stay in Provence ?
A stay around Lourmarin can combine heritage, markets, villages and Luberon roads.
- Visit Lourmarin château and the village lanes
- Discover Cucuron, its basin and old streets
- Explore Vaugines, Ansouis, Lauris and the villages of the southern Luberon
- Cross the Lourmarin combe towards Bonnieux and Apt
- Enjoy markets, wine estates and olive landscapes around the village