Location: Lourmarin
Top Things to do in Lourmarin
The 10 Best Things to Do in Lourmarin, France
Lourmarin in France, from Europe region, is best know for Farms. Discover best things to do in Lourmarin with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Lourmarin
1. Truffle Hunting at Les Pastras
Overall Ratings
5 based on 164 reviews
Go behind the scenes of the world's most secretive business. Take a tour of a Provençal truffle plantation, learn how truffles are cultivated and truffle dogs are trained, and go on a hunt for France's elusive "black gold" with professional hunters who know all the tricks of the trade. You'll be regaled with stories of successes and sabotage, and learn to tell the difference between the different types of French truffles and the "fakes" from China. Tours are followed up with a sampling of fresh truffle hors d'oeuvres, Champagne and a tasting of our Les Pastras olive and truffle oil. A real treat! Truffle Hunting Tour: Truffle hunt, truffle hors d'oeuvres, Champagne, olive and truffle oil tasting: 70€ per person (winter), 60€ per person (summer). Minimum of 2 people. Weekend tours at flexible hours, weekday tours at 6pm (summer) or 4pm (winter). Please book at least one week in advance. Summer season: May 1 - September 30* Winter season: November 15 - March 15* * Weather permitting 50% of the profits from Les Pastras products go to the One Family orphanage in Haiti
Reviewed By Francesca B
We truly enjoyed this experience. Hearing about truffles and the industry was fascinating. It made us realise we knew little about truffles, even though we are enthusiastic consumers. We are now more discerning and critical when been served truffle-based dishes in restaurants. If you find yourself in the South of France, you should make time to visit Les Pastras
2. Chateau de Lourmarin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 476 reviews
Reviewed By searchin4it - NY
Loved the village and was happy we decided to visit the chateau. It's worth an hour or so visit if you have time. There's not a huge amount of artifacts to see inside, but still interesting for those who like history.
3. Sun-E-Bike
Overall Ratings
5 based on 141 reviews
Sun-e-Bike offers a new way to discover the Luberon, the Alpilles, the Haut-Vaucluse and the Provencal Drôme by renting, per day, half day or stay, its 200 electric bikes spread over the villages of Bonnieux, St-Remy de Provence, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Vaison la Romaine. The carefully chosen itineraries facilitate the discovery of many sights and attractions punctuating this territory through trails and bike paths rather than main roads. Sun-E-Bike, cycling freely !
Reviewed By NellieBess - Minnesota
We rented bikes from Sun-e-Bikes in both Saint Remy and Bonnieux (4 days total). Maxim, one of the managers, helped us at both locations. He was great. We wanted to make some adjustments to one of their routes and he was super helpful.
The bikes were easy to use and we never ran out of battery on our full day excursions, even though we did lots of hills. Renting was super easy and we are so glad we did. There is a basket on the front of the bike for a picnic lunch (or your extra layers as you peel them off throughout the day). We usually took bread and cheese with us and stopped at wineries for a bottle of wine to have with it for lunch. They sell bottled water in case you forget your water bottle. Biking was a great way to see Provence from a different perspective. The routes are mostly on quiet roads. I was more nervous driving on the narrow roads then I was biking them. (o: A great addition to our trip.
4. Visites
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By j-chrisS - Grenoble
Close to other famous tourist spot (Lourmarin 5mn) but less crowded in summer
beautiful site overloooking the Durance valley, nice streets for a short walk, many restaurants with mostly permanent local residents no tourist shop but all can be found from chemist to florist, and welcoming papzeterie /marchand de journaux
note : the wine cellar (cooperative) is down hill in the fields
5. Labyrinthe Geant La Roque d'Antheron
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Open from February 17, 2018 to November 4, 2018 The Parc of Giant Labyrinth is located on an area of 4 hectares in the town of La Roque d'Anthéron. It is home to a plant building on almost 6 km of paths. This natural building, which can reach some alleys, almost 3 meters high, has become the largest planted labyrinth in Europe! Cross the Giant Labyrinth through our 4 puzzle circuits, adapted according to the age of our visitors, for 1:15 of strolling! Discover the Park through our orientation race! With family or friends, the Park also offers thirty activities and games for the fun of the youngest and the greatest: Ventrigtliss, Total Wipe-Out, Zipline, Adventure course, pedal Kart, Tobogliss, Home Ball. For the olders the Challenge Zone and for the youngest ones, the Coin des Mousses, the Laby Baby, the Mini Adventure course ...
Reviewed By GNR80 - Richmond, VA
My four kids, ages 8-14, thoroughly enjoyed this site. We were there on a Wednesday, while the French schools were still in session and we had the place to ourselves.
It was a little tricky to find, but once we did, my kids had a great time following the map through the maze and finding what they needed to. Added bonus: a tower in the middle of the maze that they got to climb up.
Afterwards, they loved the zip lines and the trampolines. My son was given a marigold plant to take with him and he took great delight in leaving it in a planter on the street of our tiny village.
Some basic candy was the reward for finishing the quest. We also purchased some water at a reasonable price and sat at the picnic tables. But yes, the bathrooms are gross, so avoid if possible. More like outhouses with sawdust to throw on top.
This is the perfect place to stop to reward kids who have been patiently following you through all the historical sites and museums in Provence. Recommend especially for ages 5-10.
6. Cheval Enjeu
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By marie b - Pertuis, France
Nous avons passé une superbe journée, découvert des paysages magnifiques avec les chevaux. Nous sommes passés par des champs de lavandes, des petits chemins fleuris avec vue sur le Luberon. Nous avons eu une approche avec le troupeau très intéressante, nous avons pu nous en occuper de A a Z (aller les chercher dans le pré, les brosser, les bichonner, les équiper ...)
Super moment
7. Musee de Cucuron
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Henk S - London, United Kingdom
The village is really worth visiting. The Cathedral is spectacular. The whole town was just closed. Check if it is open before a visit.
8. Chateau d'Ansouis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Eli B - Sydney, Australia
Beautifully sited on the southern Luberon,this charming, historic village spreads majestically down a slope dominated by its medieval castle,built in the 11th-century. Its facade is built into the solid rock, it maintains its fortress like demeanour, but the fine Louis XIII has the friendlier air of a country mansion.
Beneath its curtain wall lies the Place des Hotes from which leads to sets of narrow streets with pretty medieval and Renaissance houses. the village clock tower,topped by an iron-work bell cage, rises from the old ramparts.
Make sure you pre-book the tours and check which days its not open.
9. Marche de Lourmarin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By CFofLL - Fredericton, Canada
We were fortunate to go to Loumarin on the day of their weekly market. There were stalls selling just about everything including take away foods, meats, poultry, produce, spices, delicious looking breads and pastries, flowers, clothing, and souvenirs to name a few. It was very crowded which enhanced the experience.
10. Olive Oil Mill Bastide du Laval
Overall Ratings
5 based on 66 reviews
Located in the heart of the regional national park, the Bastide du Laval Olive Oil Mill provides visitors with a unique opportunity to discover the landscape and traditions of Provence. Set against the cliffs from which the stone for the construction of the original village of Cadenet was quarried, the mill brings a feeling of authenticity. Far more than a simple olive oil mill, Bastide du Laval is keen to develop a friendly and educational approach to the fascinating world of olive trees, olive oil and, of course, Provence. Olive tourism serves as an alternative to traditional tourism, offering indepth knowledge of the olive oil industry and capturing the true essence of the culture surrounding the domain of the olive tree. The olive oils produced at the mill as well as the wines from the domain itself are sold in the boutique, along with a selection of local products.
Reviewed By welshmano - Caerphilly, United Kingdom
We went outside of harvest season so the mill was just spotless. Everything from the car park to the machinery is all new and swanky, so keep looking if you're after the rustic French mill experience. The owner was great though, chatting a lot about...MoreThank you so much ! See you.
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