Lourmarin - 84160 - Lourmarin's Castle

Lourmarin's Castle

Lourmarin - 84160

Built on a cape, Lourmarin's castle leans on a former fortress from the XIIth century. It is in 1470 that Foulques d´Agoult, baron of Sault, said to a Waldensian's colony to come from Piémont. This colony settled down in the village. Foulques d'Agoult began in 1475 to build the "Old Castle" flanked with a small polygonal tower in the north.
The octagon tower in the west was added about 1524.

The Part " New Castle " (1526 - 1560) in the Italian speed, is completed with a quadrangular tower sheltering a stair of 93 walking with double twist. This tower conceals numerous Companions' secrets : sculptured motives and signatures.

At the beginning of the XXth century, the castle then in ruin, knew a new fate, thanks to a rich manufacturer's interest . A colossal restoration led in the 1920's that will make it an artistic and literary home in Provence, then a Foundation.

Visits :
Every day : 10 am to 11.30 am and 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Saturday and Sunday : 10 am to 11.30 am and 2.30 pm to 5 pm

Rates :
Adults : 5,50 €
Students : 3 €
Groups : 4,50 €
Children : 2,50 €