Notes from the Luberon
Six guides written by the people who live here, in Lourmarin. Hilltop villages, the Friday market, cycling routes: what we actually recommend.
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The Luberon, seen from 21 route d'Apt
We live here all year round, beside the Aigues Brun. We know the road that climbs towards Bonnieux, the hour when the Friday market starts to empty, the late afternoon light on the hilltop villages.
These six guides gather what we answer at the desk every week, when you ask us what to do with your day. We wrote them plainly: what is worth the drive, what can wait for another season, and in which order to link the villages so you do not spend the day in the car. Read them before you travel, or over breakfast with a map on the table.
Six reads to plan your stay
Things to do in Lourmarin
A full day in the village, from the first coffee to the last drink. The lanes, the castle, Albert Camus' grave, the shaded terraces. We also explain what changes between spring and high summer.
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The most beautiful villages of the Luberon
Bonnieux, Ménerbes, Roussillon, Gordes, Cucuron, Ansouis. Six villages, six characters. The guide suggests coherent loops rather than a checklist, and says when each one is at its best.
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The Luberon by e-bike
Routes that start at the gate, climbs that become effortless, villages you can reach before lunch. We rent electric bikes: €25 for a half day, €39 for a full day, on request.
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Lourmarin market
The market takes over the village every Friday morning. Where to park, which end to start from, what is actually worth carrying home. Our cooks shop there too, and tell you which stalls they stop at.
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Lourmarin Castle & Albert Camus' grave
The castle stands above the village; Albert Camus lies in the communal cemetery, under a plain stone. Two short visits, linked on foot, that fit into one morning. Admission to the castle is €8, €3.50 for ages 6 to 12 and free below; opening hours change with the season, so check the castle's own site before you set off.
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Where to stay in Lourmarin
In the village itself, or slightly outside it, by the water. The guide compares locations according to what you are really after. Our eight rooms range from €75 to €155 per night, and from 16 to 39 m².
Read the guideLeave in the morning, come back to quiet
The grounds are bordered by the Aigues Brun and by century-old trees. You come back from a ride, swim in the natural bathing pond, then share a board on the terrace. Reception is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so a late return is never a problem.
The restaurant serves every day, from 12:00 to 14:00 and from 19:00 to 23:00. The kitchen brings Italy and Thailand together; the cellar leans on the Luberon and Burgundy. The bar carries the evening on with house cocktails.
- Check-in from 15:00 · Check-out by 11.00 · Breakfast €15
- Electric bikes: €25 per half day, €39 per day, on request
- Free parking · High-speed Wi-Fi · Air conditioning · Non-smoking property
- The village centre is 1.5 km away: a good twenty minutes on foot, a few minutes by bike
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The estate and its story on the Hotel page · the eight rooms and their rates under Rooms · pictures of the grounds in the gallery · current stays under Offers · practical questions in the FAQ.
A question about a route, a table, a late arrival? Write to reservation@omammamia.fr or call +33 4 84 85 90 00. The Contact page has the address and directions.