EAT

Strolling through the village you will notice that café culture is thriving in Lourmarin, and dining along the picturesque street as the setting sun glows on the limestone buildings is memorable. Les Commissions du Moulin, a small grocery shop and purveyor of local gourmet food and wine, run by the Hotel du Moulin across the street. Pick up coffee and a cookie or lunch (a salad or sandwich) and a bottle of wine to take on a picnic. The shop also sells lovely, typical French pottery. Alternatively, enjoy dinner at Le Restaurant du Moulin across the street at the hotel, which has nice rooms, if you are looking to sleep in town.

Address: Rue du Temple Hotel du Moulin

Market day is Friday, and this is a wonderful one! Stalls are set up beneath the shady plane trees. There is also a farmer’s market on Tuesday evenings.