Located just off the A7 motorway "Avignon Sud", Caumont-sur-Durance is the first village in the Luberon and nearby Avignon.
The Charterhouse of Bonpas dominates the ford on the Durance, true strategic roads crossing North South East West and the former using public via domitia.
SIGHTSEEING
You can browse the history of Caumont since the earliest times by visiting the Roman garden and pond, unique archaeological jewel in France.
In the immediate vicinity you can also visit the listed site of the Saint Symphorien Romanesque of great architectural purity.
The heart of the village surrounded by ramparts you insight into the life of Provence with its narrow streets, its doors, its church and its chapels, all in a landscape of hills and olive groves.
The Charterhouse of Bonpas and listed chapel will be an opportunity for you to enter a first discovery of Provence and its riches.
In addition to these visits, Caumont to discover the flora of Provence along a path on a nature trail that starts at the Monument to the Deportation near the Roman garden and climbing over a hill village where you can admire a panorama that the Alpilles Ventoux, through the mountains of Vaucluse and the Luberon, we plunged into the Mediterranean landscape cherished.
Caumont allows holidaymakers to play tennis and have fun on a skate park.
The summer is punctuated by events such as "jazz in the street" in July, organ concerts in the Festival d'Avignon, which takes place every year in July, not to mention the antique fair from May 1, and votive festival of St Symphorien in August and that of the girl in September.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Luberon, protected territory, is one of the most magical land of Provence. Protected on the north by the massif, bathed in the south by the Durance, South Luberon, located 25 minutes from Aix-en-Provence and 55 minutes from Avignon, offers visitors unparalleled sites.
The country of Sorgues over water: Fontaine de Vaucluse (resurgence of Fontaine de Vaucluse), L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (antique) and Le Thor.
Thouzon caves.
Avignon: Papal Palace, the famous bridge of Avignon, city walls, museums, the Avignon Festival in July.
Alpilles, Saint Remy de Provence and Les Baux de Provence.
The Mill of Alphonse Daudet in Fontvieille.
The village of Roussillon with its ocher and all its colors.
The village of Gordes, the Bories and Abbey Sénanque.
The village of Lourmarin.
The Laces of Montmirail: its peaks and its vineyards.
Mont Ventoux and the two sides.
Orange: the ancient theater and its triumphal arch.
Arles and its arenas.
The Camargue with its fauna and its herds.
The Pont du Gard.
Nîmes: its Roman arena and Maison Carree.
The Wine Road: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Tavel.
Vaison-la-Romaine.
Canoeing on the river that flows from the Fountain of Vaucluse.
Photos of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur to view and download
WEATHER
Saturday 25 May
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Min. 4°C - Max. 14°C
Sunday 26 May
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Min. 3°C - Max. 15°C
Monday 27 May
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RESTAURANTS
Auberge de Noves
8.9
Noves
This former manor house of the nineteenth century lies in the heart of an area of twenty hectares on the outskirts of Avignon. L'Auberge lives to the rhythm of the seasons. In winter,...
Located 3.8 km from Caumont-sur-Durance
68 € per person
Campanile Avignon Sud
7.8
SPECIAL OFFER
Avignon
Welcome to the Campanile Avignon, a city famous for its festival where tourists mingle with the artists. The hotel welcomes you in a warm atmosphere and offers an interior with more...
Located 6.2 km from Caumont-sur-Durance
19 € per person
Les Glycines
6
Châteaurenard
In the heart of the pretty town of Chateaurenard, Les Glycines restaurant welcomes you in a setting with the colors of Provence. The kitchen, the chef prepares regional specialties...
Approved Gîtes de France Caumont Durance On a beautiful Provencal village with its Roman Garden, botanical trail near the Luberon Regional Park, near the antique shops in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue...
Located in Caumont-sur-Durance
From 60 € to 70 € the double room
Villa Mas St Jean
Noves
Set in a 19th-century estate with a 6000 m² park, Mas St Jean features 2 Suites and 2 luxury rooms. Decorated with antique furniture and Provencal colours, the guest rooms all have...
Located 3.2 km from Caumont-sur-Durance
From 90 € to 155 € the double room
Mas cantarelles
Le Thor
In a former silk in the country and near the city, Catherine and Jacques welcome you to enjoy a pleasant stay in a park closed and trees of 4 000 m ² with multiple species. Its 4 bedrooms...
Conditioned cottage with pool located in a small Provençal village between Avignon and Isle sur la Sorgue. This furnished accommodation, rated 2 stars by the Prefecture in 2011 is on...
Located 3.9 km from Caumont-sur-Durance
From 380 € to 520 € per week
Les Arcades partie de château
Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne
Remains the dominant long history old village, with easy access and independent modern comfort - 12 rooms - 9 rooms - 5 health - kitchen and pantry very equitable oped - Panoramic view...
Located 4 km from Caumont-sur-Durance
From 2100 € to 4000 € per week
Le coin retro
9.8
Le Thor
Part fully restored farmhouse, terraced with propriétaires. Entrée individual private property in the middle of a park and flowered 5000 m². Intérieur retro, you'll dive back into the...
We wish you a very pleasant stay in our open-air hotel, a heaven of peace and nature, on the banks of the Sorgue River. At our Campsite « La Sorguette » you will find that comfort and...
Located 10.6 km from Caumont-sur-Durance
From 17.50 € to 22.30 € per day
Les deux Rhône
8.8
Avignon
Camping near the historic center of Avignon, ideal for exploring the papal city and Provence profound.
Located 12.9 km from Caumont-sur-Durance
14.66 € per day
Camping Monplaisir
9.4
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
The campground is located Monplaisir 800 m northwest of the town of Saint Remy de Provence, the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles in the heart of the Provence-Alpes-Côte...
Auberge de Bonpas is 12 km from the centre of Avignon and 2 km from Avignon - Caumont Airport. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant with a terrace. Parties...
Located 2.1 km from Caumont-sur-Durance
Room from 84 €
Best Western Paradou Avignon
8.1
Montfavet
Best Western Paradou Avignon is set on open acres of natural space. It offers guestrooms with a private terrace overlooking the swimming pool or garden. All of the rooms are soundproofed...
Located 4 km from Caumont-sur-Durance
Room from 79 €
Bastide Rose
9.6
Le Thor
Set in a restored mill by the Sorgue River, this guest house is 2 km from Le Thor in the Provence region. It is surrounded by a garden with several terraces and an outdoor swimming...
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