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Château de Lourmarin
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Micha
a day ago
Hiking
Built in the 15th century on the remains of a castle, the château received a Renaissance-style extension in the 16th century. Ownership changed frequently; almost 100 years ago, a private individual saved the château from decay. After his death, it was bequeathed to a foundation, which has used it for cultural events ever since. Albert Camus, for example, has performed here.
The path to the château is worthwhile, even if you don't want to visit it, as it offers a fantastic view of Lourmarin.
The path to the château is worthwhile, even if you don't want to visit it, as it offers a fantastic view of Lourmarin.
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radurosetti
April 18, 2023
Road cycling
nice chateau and lourmarin is a good place to take a break
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Fred Urrutia
August 4, 2024
Hiking
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.
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