As we roll in to our favorite village in Provence, I always feel good when I see Lourmarin’s charming profile–the one that graces the masthead of The Modern Trobadors–and I know that when we round a few more corners, we will see its majestic château. This (mainly) Renaissance château, the first of this period in Provence, sits atop a hill, dominating the western view of the village, as it has–more or less–for at least 600 years. An old Citroen in front of Les Caves du Chateau in Lourmarin Today, this majestic building draws visitors from around the world–tourists who simply want to see this lovely castle as well as young artists, writers, and researchers who are invited to pursue their studies in this inspiring environment. It hosts concerts featuring internationally recognized musicians throughout the summer and lends its space to exhibits of the art work of internationally known artists. It is home to Les Caves du Château, one of our favorite places to taste and buy wine. And, its grounds are a wonderful spot to have a picnic. If all these reasons are not enough to motivate a visit to this château, I’m writing to let you know about another [...]