Τα 4 καλύτερα κάστρα Pertuis

Χτισμένο τον 15ο αιώνα στα ερείπια ενός κάστρου, το κάστρο έλαβε μια επέκταση σε αναγεννησιακό στυλ τον 16ο αιώνα. Η ιδιοκτησία άλλαζε συχνά, πριν από σχεδόν 100 χρόνια ένας ιδιώτης έσωσε το κάστρο από την κατάρρευση. Μετά τον θάνατό του, κληροδοτήθηκε σε ένα ίδρυμα, το οποίο το χρησιμοποιεί έκτοτε για πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις. Για παράδειγμα, ο Albert Camus έχει εμφανιστεί εδώ. Ο δρόμος προς το κάστρο αξίζει τον κόπο, ακόμα κι αν δεν θέλετε να το επισκεφθείτε, καθώς έχετε φανταστική θέα στο Lourmarin από εκεί.

The Église Saint-Martin in Ansouis is a 13th-century Romanesque church and a listed historic monument. It is located directly along the city walls and is part of a fortified complex with the neighboring château. Its striking feature is the bell gable with four round-arched openings above the triumphal arch. The interior consists of a vaulted hall with a transept and a rectangular apse. Particularly noteworthy are a gilded high altar, a five-part reredos in honor of Saint Elzéar and Blessed Delphine, and a baptismal font from 1672. The church was reinforced in the 16th century with stones from the old castle. For a time, it also served as the château's court. Its walls still show the remains of the original loopholes. Saint-Martin has been a filming location for films such as "Jean de Florette" and "Manon des Sources." It is open daily and is a testament to Provençal history and architecture.

Lively village in the Luberon where you will find everything you need. Peasant bread, vegetables, honey, wine...

Cycle to the Donjon Saint-Michel in Cucuron, a striking medieval tower that offers a unique insight into the region’s history. This well-preserved fortress sits on a hilltop, offering stunning views of the surrounding Luberon landscape. Once you reach the donjon, take some time to admire its imposing structure and the breathtaking views of vineyards and olive groves that stretch into the distance.

Château de Cadenet, located in Vaucluse, dates back to the 11th century, originally built by the first lords of Cadenet. Strategically perched on a plateau overlooking the Durance valley, it played a key role in the region's medieval trade. After the French Revolution, the castle fell into ruin and served as a stone quarry for local residents. Today, only vestiges remain, but they remain a site of heritage interest. The castle has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1947.

The Château de Lourmarin is the first Renaissance castle in the region, built on the ruins of a 12th century medieval fortress. The main body of the castle was built between 1480 and 1526 by the Agoult family in a late Gothic style. In 1920, the castle, which had fallen into ruins and was threatened with destruction, was saved and restored by Robert Laurent-Vibert, a Lyon industrialist passionate about history and art. Today, it belongs to the Academy of Sciences, Agriculture, Arts and Belles-Lettres of Aix-en-Provence and has become a major cultural center.

Wonderfully original and simple with special charm

This old Provencal village of the Luberon spreads its houses, streets and fountains between the two monuments that mark the boundaries of the old town: the dungeon of St Michel and the Church of Our Lady of Beaulieu. The ramparts, their gates and their towers, the oil mill that presses olives in a cave, the church and the historic organ are some of the many examples of the architectural wealth of the village. Cucuron is a typical example of the urban planning of the Provencal Middle Ages with its construction in concentric circles around a rock overlooking the feudal castle, at the foot of which is the original troglodyte village of the 11th century.