Cavaillon

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Cavaillon	Plan-d'Orgon at 5 km (7 min)
Insee code	84035	Cheval-Blanc at 5.9 km (8 min)
Postcode	84300	Orgon at 6.9 km (8 min)
Latitude	43.8370510	Robion at 8 km (13 min)
Longitude	5.0379090	Taillades at 8.1 km (11 min)
Altitude	From 49 to 200 meters	Mollégès at 9.5 km (13 min)
Surface	45.96 km²	Saint-Andiol at 10.2 km (12 min)
Population	25596 inhabitants	Eygalières at 12.4 km (15 min)
Density	572 inhabitants/km²	Caumont-sur-Durance at 12.6 km (15 min)
National label		Cabannes at 13.1 km (16 min)
Chief town	Avignon (at 37 km, 31 min)	L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue at 13.2 km (16 min)
Department	Vaucluse	Verquières at 13.3 km (15 min)
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur	Search another town

LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The country Cavaillon in Provence, between Durance and Luberon.

A location in Provence: Located in the southern department of Vaucluse, in the Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon, the land of Cavaillon combines agricultural, cultural and tourist.

The diversity of its landscapes and quality of preservation seduce the visitor, that a small Provencal town at a typical village perched in the scrub odorous, go from one discovery.

From the motorway exit, Cavaillon welcomes you. Nestled at the foot of the hill St. Jacques, a detached part of the massif of the Luberon, Cavaillon is the gateway to the Nature Park.

The presence of the Popes in Avignon has played a key role in the development of Cavaillon and its environs and today marks its culture.

SIGHTSEEING

His past reads through a remarkable heritage: the Arc Marius evokes the Roman presence, and the synagogue of the 18th century, this land belongs to Venaissin County, Papal State. Cavaillon has a heritage that can be visited by strolling through his old neighborhood. You will find at the corner of streets and squares with flowers, one of the most beautiful synagogues in Europe and its Jewish Museum Comtadin, a 12th century cathedral and the small cloister, a Roman arch of the 1st century and beautiful old houses. Also worth knowing: the door of Avignon, the Great Convent chapel, the chapel of Saint-Jacques and the Hermitage, the museum of the Hotel-Dieu.

Cavaillon is fortunate to have a green hill, the hill of St. Jacques in the heart of the city. You can then walk in a fragrant scrub and then join in singing a few steps from the terrace cafe on the shaded squares of 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 have a beautiful view over the city, the plain Apt, Luberon and Alpilles.

Detailed information
Transport	Train station of Cavaillon
Information points	Tourist Office of Cavaillon
Leisure centres	Archaeological Museum of the Hôtel Dieu, Museum Jouve, Museum Juif Comtadin, Racecourse of Sarlande
Monuments	Arc antique de Cavaillon, Cathedral Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Véran, Synagogue of Cavaillon

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The market every Monday morning in downtown.

The outputs of the parade and festival in the country in May.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Cavaillon The city is located between sea and mountain: the sea and the mountains are 60 minutes drive.

Large resorts and mountain car at 2:30.

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

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