Visitors to La Tour d'Aigues are mostly drawn here thanks to it's large and impressive ruined castle, which dates back to 1550 and which was burnt down at the time of the Revolution.
The chateau has undergone various stages of renovation work over the years, and some of these works have revealed a number of interesting archaeological finds which are now housed in the museum on the castle grounds.
The village lies not far from the Luberon national park, which is worth a short drive to get to to enjoy its many hiking, cycling and mountain biking trails.
As well as the ruins of the castle, there is also a 13th century church in La Tour d'Aigues and a museum housing an earthenware pottery collection (with finds discovered in various renovations of the chateau) which can be found in the lower levels of the castle. You can also tour round some of the vineyards that surround the village and do a spot of wine tasting.
Guided tours of a working organic lavender distillery & museum
Les Agnels Lavender Distillery
Vineyards with modern art sculptures around the grounds
Commanderie de Peyrassol
This cedar forest is situated in the Petit Luberon south of Lacoste
Foret des Cedres
A collection of lavender processing equipment & the history of production of lavender products
Musee de la Lavande
Archeology, natural sciences, ethnology, graphic arts and photography exhibits
Musee des Alpilles
Saint-Remy-de-Provence
Roman temple in excellent condition in the centre of Nimes
Maison Carree
Events in [locality]
There is are regular markets here on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June to September in the castle square. In summer you'll also be able to enjoy the South Luberon dance, theatre and music festival in the castle grounds.
Luxury rural hotel with its own vineyard and an excellent restaurant
Chateau de Berne Hotel
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€21,560
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Baumaniere Hotel
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Beautiful family friendly luxury hotel with two 18 hole golf courses
Terre Blanche Spa & Golf Resort Hotel
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Crillon le Brave Luxury Hotel
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La Bastide de Gordes Hotel & Spa
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Directions
La Tour d'Aigues can be found in the South Luberon, which is part of the Vaucluse region of Provence. It's around 6km north east of Pertuis, the closest town which only takes around 10 minutes by car. Further south, Aix en Provence can be reached in roughly 35 minutes drive.
