When we had the opportunity to buy this old building, somewhat by chance, we were utterly amazed by the view and immediate environment. We are close to the amenities of the village but set slightly apart which ensures real tranquillity. The Luberon regional park preserves the beauty of the site. The skies here are immense and the light is a never-ending spectacle. The mild climate allows you to enjoy the outdoors all year round. We are particularly fond of the southern scents, the access to quality products, the vitality of the village and the cheerfulness of the locals.
The Establerie was built in stone with 80cm-thick walls. The interior space has been completely fitted out. We renovated the property with a focus on natural light, traditional materials (terracotta tiling, ironwork, plaster) and the volumes of the cathedral lounge which still features three majestic rafters. The house faces west and south. The outer wall of the exposed stone façade, grouted in lime and sand, has remained unchanged. The swimming pool was built in the shape of a pond in order for it to blend in as discreetly as possible with the surroundings of the château.
According to the 1637 plan, the building housed, among other things, the stables of the Château de Lourmarin which is located two hundred metres away. The oldest part of the chateau was built in the 15th century on the ruins of a 12th century fortress. The construction of a Renaissance wing with a remarkably unified style began in 1526. In 1920, the chateau was acquired by Robert Laurent-Vibert. He was an industrialist from Lyon and the owner of Pétroles Hahn, but was also a great scholar, a student of the École Normale Supérieure, a history agrégation holder and a member of the French School in Rome. By a testamentary vow declared in 1923, he bequeathed the chateau to the Aix Academy of Sciences, Agriculture, Arts and Belles-Lettres on the condition that it created a foundation in his name. We restored the Establerie in 2011 with respect for history, the property's past, and traditional, local know-how.
The perfect refuge for relaxing with family or friends and experiencing the sweetness of Provence near Lourmarin which is just a five-minute walk away. A magnetic village endowed with history and spirit: Protestants sought asylum here during the Wars of Religion, and the region is a fertile literary ground with the likes of Camus and Bosco having lived here. It is also a permanent source of inspiration for walkers who can admire the Luberon mountains on the horizon, enjoy the tranquillity of the early mornings, but also the permanent vitality, the liveliness of the Friday markets, and the quality of the seasonal products. The garden of the Establerie is filled with olive trees, almond trees, strawberry trees, and oleanders. The trees and shrubs create a green setting conducive to rest, a sense of escape, and elevation. The view of the chateau, the village, the temple and hills of the Luberon, and the slightly set back location of the house make it a very unique place.
Lourmarin is one of the most beautiful villages in Provence. Other spots nearby add a little variety, allow visitors to blend into local life or escape to nature. Le P'tit Restaurant in Vaugines serves fresh, homemade cuisine. In the medieval village of Cucuron, La Petite Maison is a restaurant and former bar which, in keeping with its convivial calling, welcomes customers into the shade of two hundred year old plane trees. Matcha serves cuisine made with fresh products which are sourced locally as much as possible. Le Grain de Sel in Ansouis is where Julien (a pastry chef) and Laure (a cook) concoct pretty Provençal bistro recipes with Mediterranean notes. Visit the plateau of Buoux to see the cliffs and the medieval fort. Hike in the Luberon hills along a sixty-kilometre-long limestone ridge between Cavaillon and Manosque. Explore the sprawling Saturday morning market in Apt.
Former barn, this house with striking interior volumes offers an exceptional view of the chateau, the temple, the village and the hills of the Luberon. Accommodation can be provided in four bedrooms. An outbuilding, a large 90m² paint studio, features a study/bedroom and a bathroom.
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