According to the legend, Lourmarin was dug by a dragon in a gorge. The famous writers, Henri Bosco, the troubadour of Luberon and Albert Camus were seduced by this village and made it their final abode.
Lourmarin was built around a monastery and a primitive castle: Le castellas. It is surrounded by vineyards, fruit orchards and fortified farms (les mas). The village streets wind round Le Castellas and the St Trophime-St André church. 2 steps away, the castle of La Colette (15th/16th) overlooks meadows and terraced gardens. It was saved from ruin in the 19th century by a benefactor, Laurent Vibert, it now accommodates a rich collection of furniture and objets d’art. Each year, It welcomes artists of all kind, this how Henri Bosco and Albert Camus were acquainted with Lourmarin, and decided to make it their final abode.
