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It's just a short walk up to the castle. Even though the path is steep and partly rocky, it's well worth it! From the ruins, you have fantastic views down to the town, the river, and the entire surrounding area. Be careful when climbing on the walls; it's extremely steep down!

Very beautiful place, typical of the Luberon.

The old town hall stands on the Place de la Croix. You can walk underneath it. It is very well restored.

The climb and descent to and from the castle is seriously tough but once at the top the view is breathtaking.

Lagnes Castle, built in the 12th century, is located in the heart of the village, formerly protected by stone ramparts erected in the 11th century. These ramparts, restored in 1376 and in the 18th century, included five round towers and three gates, but were dismantled from the 1820s to reuse the stones. Today, two towers still remain in the streets of Bariot and Rue des Remparts, recalling the old fortification of the village.

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.

Built on a rocky outcrop, Oppède-le-Vieux is an authentic and preserved village. The old stones are typical of the region. The ruins of the castle, the old church and the chapel of the white penitents are all treasures to visit.

A beautiful village as a reward for the climb.