Discover La Bastide-Des-Jourdans

La Bastide-des-Jourdans lies on the southern slope of the Grand Luberon, on the edge of the Luberon Regional Natural Park. The village offers a range of themes, from a rich architectural history to a geosite and trails for hiking, horseback riding and cycling. Choosing your destination according to your own interests can give your stay different focuses, from historic buildings to outdoor activities.

Local History and Buildings

The first written mention of La Bastide-des-Jourdans dates to 1229. In it, Raimond-Bérenger V, Count of Provence, laid down a compulsory route that merchants had to take to Sisteron or the upper Durance Valley and back. This gives the village’s early history a connection not only to its architectural heritage, but also to the prescribed trade routes of the time.

The Église Saint Pierre aux Liens was built in the 13th century. In 1343, it received a northern side chapel and a bell gable with three arches. The village’s Beffroi was built later, between 1620 and 1632, to house the parish bells and the community clock. These dates provide a chronological overview: the church, its extensions and the Beffroi belong to different periods of the village’s history and each serves a distinct architectural purpose.

Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Consolation

Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Consolation was founded shortly before 1523 and consecrated on 19 August 1535. It suffered severe damage between 1582 and 1620; restoration was completed before 1653. Its architectural form can be understood through the spaces described: the rectangular choir has a semicircular barrel vault, while the single-nave church has a ribbed vault over one bay. A bay is a section of the nave. The different vaults and spaces make the chapel a distinct part of the village’s architectural history.

Château and Historic Use

At the Château de La Bastide-des-Jourdans, the base of the round tower and the north and west walls date from the 13th century. In 1388, the château served as a refuge for a third of the population because there was not enough room for these people in the village of La Bastide-des-Jourdans. Today, the château is privately owned and is not usually open to visitors; tours are held only rarely. So if you include it in your plans, do not expect regular opportunities to visit.

Geosite and Landscape

Geosite 44, “Sulphurous Spring and Dam” (“Source sulfureuse et barrage”), is located in La Bastide-des-Jourdans and is included in the Luberon Regional Natural Park’s geotourism offer. The geosite’s sulphurous spring is one of three boreholes drilled by EDF in 1952 to investigate the subsoil before a dam was built. This technical origin adds a specific history of underground exploration to the landscape connection. Together with its location on the southern slope of the Grand Luberon and on the edge of the Regional Natural Park, it offers another perspective on the village, distinct from its historic buildings.

Trails and Excursions

The municipality has numerous trails for hiking, horseback riding and cycling. Whether on foot, on horseback or by bike, the trails offer different ways to explore the area. The offer from Oh My Deuche, updated in 2025, includes a four-hour tour of the vineyards in a 2CV. Check whether the tour is available on your dates before making plans.

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