A stay in Provence
B&Bs and holiday cottages for exploring Lourmarin and the surrounding countryside in the southern Luberon.
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5 properties: B&Bs, holiday cottages and rentals
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Cadenet
Charming bed and breakfast and Gite
In Cadenet, five colourful, peaceful rooms occupy a former tile works turned guest house. Shared living spaces and the orangery invite guests to linger in a house centred on meeting others. Vines, olive trees and musical creations are part of life on this estate on the southern slopes of the Luberon.
Places to explore Lourmarin · Luberon · Bonnieux · Aix-en-Provence
Mallemort
Charming bed and breakfast and Gite
In Mallemort’s old centre, three comfortable rooms and a holiday rental for two occupy a warmly decorated Provençal house. A garden, terraces and rooftop views provide quiet breaks after sightseeing. The rental has a panoramic terrace for enjoying the landscapes between the Luberon and the Alpilles.
Places to explore Lourmarin · Luberon · Aix en Provence · Alpilles
Bonnieux
Charming Bed and breakfast
In Bonnieux, five bright, comfortable rooms look out over the valley, the villages of the Luberon and Mont Ventoux. Each has its own entrance and terrace area for enjoying the scenery. The nearby village puts restaurants and lanes within walking distance, before returning to the quiet of this Provençal house.
Places to explore Bonnieux · Luberon · Roussillon · Lourmarin
Bonnieux
Charming bed and breakfast
In the Combe de Lourmarin, four spacious, comfortable rooms occupy a 17th-century country house that has belonged to the same family for generations. The river, trees and quiet sitting areas create a cool, peaceful setting. A house to linger in between walks, halfway between the villages of the northern and southern Luberon.
Places to explore Bonnieux · Lourmarin · Roussillon · Luberon
Aix-en-Provence
Charming bed and breakfast and Gite
Above Aix-en-Provence, an 18th-century farmhouse offers a two-bedroom family suite for two to five guests and a holiday rental for two to six. Old stonework, comfortable sitting rooms and terraces facing the grounds give this house a country atmosphere, close to the cultural life of Aix.
Places to explore Aix-en-Provence · Sainte-Victoire · Sainte-Baume · Lourmarin
Villages, landscapes and walks
At the foot of the southern Luberon, Lourmarin stands at the entrance to the combe leading through the hills towards Bonnieux. Vineyards, olive groves and minor roads extend towards the Durance. A bed and breakfast stay lets you combine the village with nearby places without crossing the massif every day.
Lourmarin Château, just outside the first houses, combines medieval and Renaissance sections. A visit complements a walk through the centre’s lanes, fountains, small squares and shops. The village is explored on foot; during busy periods, accommodation within walking distance makes outings easier.
The Friday morning market occupies the edges of the village. Our walk through Lourmarin market follows the stalls towards the central café terraces. Galleries, bookshops and cultural events accompany the shops. Lourmarin also remembers Albert Camus and Henri Bosco, who lived here and are buried in the village. Local places and cultural initiatives reflect this literary connection.
Cucuron and its pond, Vaugines, Ansouis and Lauris provide different visits on the same side of the hills. The combe de Lourmarin then links the southern slopes to Bonnieux and Apt in the Calavon valley. The Pont Julien and Apt’s Saturday market can complete that outing. Roads towards the Durance also lead to Aix-en-Provence. Group your visits by area to reduce driving.
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.
Lourmarin is a good base for exploring 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.
Without a car, travelling between villages and walking routes can be difficult. Choose accommodation near the places you want to visit and check bus connections. Cycling suits riders used to the distances and terrain, allowing for summer heat.
