Château de Lourmarin

In an exceptional setting facing the village, the Château de Lourmarin, the first Renaissance Château in Provence, consists of two parts: The old castle built at the end of the 15th century by Foulques d'Agoult. Its "great elegance" is noticeable thanks to its Italian-style loggia. The 16th century Renaissance wing is fully furnished and contains collections from the 15th to the 19th century.

The oldest part of Lourmarin castle was built in the 15th century by Foulques d'Agoult. From 1526 onwards, Louis d'Agoult-Montaubaun and his wife, Blanche de Lévis-Ventadour, had the Renaissance wing built with a remarkable unity and purity of style.

After the revolution, the castle had several owners who lost interest in it. It narrowly escaped complete destruction thanks to Laurent-Vibert. Visiting Lourmarin in 1920, this academic, heir of the company, was seduced by the charm of the castle, bought it and restored it.

When he died in 1925, Robert Laurent-Vibert bequeathed the castle to the Academy of Sciences, Agriculture, Arts and Belles Lettres of Aix, so that it could become a residence for artists.

Visiting the castle

In addition to its exceptional architecture, the Château de Lourmarin boasts some very fine collections: furniture (from the 16th to the 19th centuries), engravings, objets d'art and musical instruments.

In 2019, it has extended its tour by opening four additional rooms in the medieval section: two beautiful libraries and two vaulted rooms.

• Come and visit Château de Lourmarin: You're free to do as you please, thanks to a tour guide (text in 12 languages) and numerous explanatory panels inside the monument.
• All year round, the Château de Lourmarin offers a fun treasure hunt for young visitors. Ideal for a visit with family or friends, this entertaining trail makes discovering the château even more educational. Texts and explanatory panels specially designed for children enhance this adventure, offering an educational and fun experience for young and old alike.
• For groups: all year round, guided tours of around 1 hour by prior arrangement, for groups of 7 or more (group rates apply for groups of 12 or more). Please book a few days in advance.

"Les Lieux imaginaires" Exhibition 

This exhibition, which can be viewed as part of your visit to the château, explores the future of our homes. Artists and architects present futuristic visions based on current and future needs, combining tradition and innovation for a sustainable future based on the past.

Events at the Château

The first Renaissance château in Provence, the Château de Lourmarin is constantly renewing and enriching its programme to fill you with wonder and welcome more and more visitors every day of the year (except 25 December and 1 January), offering a wide range of events and highlights to suit all ages and tastes.

• Conferences
• Activities for children (Easter, Halloween, Christmas)
• Great Renaissance Festival
• Summer Music Festival
• Yeah Festival