Cavaillon

His past reads through a remarkable heritage: the Arc Marius evokes the Roman presence, and the synagogue of the eighteenth century, this land belonging to Venaissin County, Papal State. Cavaillon has a heritage that can be visited by strolling through the old quarters. You will discover, at the turn of small flowered streets and small squares, one of the most beautiful synagogues in Europe and its Jewish Museum Comtadin, a cathedral of the twelfth century and its small cloister, a Roman arch of the first century and beautiful old houses. To discover: the door of Avignon, the Great Convent chapel, the chapel of Saint-Jacques and the Hermitage, the museum of the Hotel-Dieu.

The hotel Hagar, in the heart of Vidau passage present in their cellars and the former garden of the Bishop, remarkable remains from the Roman era. Every winter is exposed historical Provençal crèche eighteenth and nineteenth century.

Cavaillon is fortunate to have a green hill, the hill Saint-Jacques, in the heart of the city. So you can stroll around a fragrant scrub and then join in singing a few steps café terraces on the shaded squares in the city center or do some shopping in the pedestrian streets.

The marked path discovery Hill St. Jacques will guide you to the summit where you will have a beautiful view over the city, the plain Apt, Luberon and Alpilles.

A via ferrata is open all year (weather permitting) to 10 minute walk from downtown.

Market every Monday morning in the town center.

April to October: Market producers every Thursday evening from 17h to 19h on the Place du Clos (local producers, tasting recipes from Cavaillon leaders).

Outputs corso and country music festival in May.

Late June and early July: Melon Festival.

City Cavaillon is located between sea and mountain: the sea and the mountains are 60 min drive.

At the heart of the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon is a living space and preserved that spans 185,000 hectares around the Luberon massif (1 125 meters above sea level to the summit of Mourre Negro).

The large seaside and mountain resorts 2h30 car.

A cycling route has been signposted and between Cavaillon Forcalquier (100 km) away from main roads, close to a beautiful nature and picturesque villages.