Travel
Wedding Venue Address
Domaine Du Grand Lauron, 2960 Route de Pertuis 84160 Cadenet
travel tips on how to get to venue and around provence
Airports
PARIS (CDG) Charles de Gaulle Airport: easiest international airport to get direct flights into. You can then take the high speed train (TGV) from Paris to Avignon or Aix en Provence station.
MARSEILLE (MRS) Marseille Provence Airport: nearest airport to Cadenet (the region of our venue). There are no direct flights from the US to MARSEILLE so you would have to make a connection in PARIS (CDG). From MARSEILLE (MRS) you can rent a car or schedule a private car or shuttle to take you to your hotel/Airbnb. It is about a 1 hour drive from MARSEILLE to the region of our venue.
*If you need any assistance in how to organize transportation please contact us.
Traveling by Train
If you choose to take the train in from Paris, take the TGV (high speed train) from Paris to Aix en Provence or from Paris to Avignon, which is roughly 3 hrs and 30min. We then recommend renting a car directly at the train station to continue on to your hotel/AirBNB.
The town where our wedding venue is located is called Cadenet, which is roughly a 45 minute drive from Aix en Provence station.
You can book TGV Train tickets below:
Renting a Car ( Required! )
Renting a car is required to be able to get around the region as there is NO public transportation and ubers/taxis are scarce. You can rent a car at the Marseille Airport (MRS) or the train station (At Avignon or Aix en Provence). You can rent at Sixt, Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise Rent A Car.
*Some Important Notes on Car Rentals:
Manual cars are default in France, so if you only drive automatic make sure to select automatic option when renting.
Be aware that off the highways, streets can suddenly get very narrow, so opt for a smaller vehicle over a large jeep if possible.
where to stay
LE MOULIN**
Avenue Raoul Dautry
84160 Lourmarin
Distance From Venue
13 Minutes
Promo Code: MARIELLE-THOMAS
*Code valid until April 14th, 2024
*Code active from bookings September 19-23 (If you wish to extend your stay contact Aude, the hotel manager)
Contact Info
Aude Valentin (Sales Executive)
a.valentin@beaumier.com
LE Galinier
Avenue du 8 mai 1945
84160 Lourmarin
Distance From Venue
12 Minutes
Contact Info
+33 (0)4 90 08 92 46
reception.legalinier@beaumier.com
LE MAS DU COLOMBIER
22 Route de Pertuis,
84160 Cadenet
Distance From Venue
4 Minutes
Contact Info
info@lemasducolombier.com
LA DAME JEANNE
67 Rue de l'Église,
84160 Cucuron
Distance From Venue
13 Minutes
Contact Info
00 33 4 86 78 68 99
LE MAS DE GUILLES
107 Route de Vaugines,
84160 Lourmarin
Distance From Venue
15 Minutes
Contact Info
00 33 4 90 68 30 55
hotel@guilles.com
La Tuilière en Luberon
Chemin de la Tuilière,
84160 Cadenet
Distance From Venue
8 Minutes
Contact Info
00 33 4 90 68 24 45
contact@latuiliere.eu
La Bastide de Lourmarin
Route de Cucuron,
84160 Lourmarin
Distance From Venue
12 Minutes
Contact Info
00 33 4 90 07 00 70
info@hotelbastide.com
Ibis Style Pertuis
Zac St Martin, 355 rue de Gourre d'Aure
84120 Pertuis
Distance From Venue
16 Minutes
Contact Info
00 33 4 90 68 86 80
h7010@accor.com
airbnb’s in the area
A curated list of available AirBNBs in the area surrounding our wedding venue. Ranging from houses that sleep 6 to a romantic stay for 2.
Distance From Venue
Maximum 15 minute drives from village of Lourmarin
View the Google Doc below
THINGS TO DO
we encourage our guests to explore the region and make a trip out of it.
SEE BELOW FOR excursions, site seeing, and more.
LOURMARIN VILLAGE
The town directly 8 minutes drive from our wedding venue is voted one of the prettiest in Provence! With a handful of gorgeous hotels, restaurants, and boutiques, this ivy-covered town should definitely be on your checklist. Definitely don’t miss out on the village market on Fridays.
Check out this chic blog below for things to do in Lourmarin.
Day trips
There are a handful of incredibly beautiful little villages in the surrounding areas. Here are just a few we recommend as day trips from Lourmarin.
Gordes: 38-minute drive from Lourmarin
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque: 46-minute drive from Lourmarin
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: 47-minute drive from Lourmarin
Wine tasting
Enjoy local wine tasting at any of the nearby vineyards. The majority of the time you can drive up and do a casual tasting (and take bottles back with you), but you can also book private tours by calling in advance.
Some vineyards we recommend: Domaine de Fontenille, Chateau Constantin, and Chateau de Verrerie
Calanques national park
If you have time to extend your trip, drive down to the South from Aix en Provence to Calanques National Park. It hosts beautiful cliff lined beaches.
There’s a hidden beach called Calanques du Miguel et De Figuerolles.
French Riviera (Cote d’azur)
If you have time to extend your trip a few days, it is definitely worth driving along the coastline of the French Riviera. Enjoy stunning beaches, French cuisine and beautiful villages.
A few destinations worth visiting: Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Nice, St-Paul-deVence. Check out the blog below for more tips!
Mountain biking & Hiking
Explore the breathtaking scenery by foot or by mountain bike.
Nearby easy trail (next to village of Lourmarin): the Portalas Path
For the adventurous, try this AirBNB Mountain Bike experience leaving from Aix en Provence, available for individuals or small groups.
Boating in the calanques
If you are a fan of being on a boat, boating around the coastal cliffs and turquoise waters of the Calanques near Marseilles or Casis is truly breathtaking. Perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and cliff-jumping.
Rent a small boat or catamaran for a group or schedule a tour below:
Truffle hunting
A unique experience with adorable truffle hunting dogs on the private truffle farm of Les Pastras in the Luberon Valley. Participate in truffle hunting cooking classes, and enjoy tastings of truffle-infused dishes and products.
best airbnbs in south of france 2024
If you plan on extending your trip for a few days and want to explore the South of France check out these top AirBNBs that span from Provence (Luberon) to the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur).
Check out the extremely helpful blog below!
