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Chateau de Lourmarin

Lourmarin Castle Provence Luberonhe Castle of Lourmarin stands on a hill beside village. This beautiful edifice has kept its elegant Renaissance style, despite the tribulations of its history.

Lourmarin Castle Provence Luberonuilt by the family "d'Agoult" in the 15th and 16th centuty, the castle is spared during the Revolution time, but it is slowly let down to ruins. The castle is saved in 1921 and restaured by Robert Laurent-Vibert, a rich manufacturer from Lyon.

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Lourmarin Castle Provence Luberone died in an accident in 1925, and gave in his will the castle by donation to the "Académie des Belles Lettres d'Aix" in charge to create a cultural centre and a resicence for the artists.

Lourmarin Castle Provence Luberonhe Lourmarin's castle is surrounded with vineyards and olive trees, where you can enjoy a beautiful walk in the provencal countryside.

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