An Artist's Tour of Provence - Part III

Lourmarin

The next day we planned to head north out of Aix on A51 to visit the village of Lourmarin and paint. Lourmarin is in the Vaucluse departement, in the heart of the mountainous area known as the Luberon. It is an easy day trip from Aix and one can continue on to see many interesting villages like Vaugines, La Motte-d’Aigues, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Menerbes or Oppede. Market opportunities are 20 km away in nearby Apt, as well. This was the excursion where, as navigator, I completely miscalculated the distance and not only missed our exit, but led us far astray, toward Italy and the Alps! Our route should have exited off the A51 onto D943, then onto D973 toward Cadenet. From there continue on D973 around Pertuis, connect with the D956 and in to the village of Lourmarin.

The Ancient Pine Watercolor J. Hulsey