Pernes-les-Fontaines

Pernes-les-Fontaines

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Pernes-les-Fontaines		Saint-Didier at 4.5 km (6 min)
Insee code	84088		La Roque-sur-Pernes at 5.2 km (7 min)
Postcode	84210		Velleron at 5.9 km (7 min)
Latitude	44.0039290		Le Beaucet at 7.1 km (9 min)
Longitude	5.0646509		Carpentras at 7.6 km (11 min)
Altitude	From 36 to 263 meters		Monteux at 10.2 km (11 min)
Surface	51.12 km²		Malemort-du-Comtat at 10.2 km (11 min)
Population	10654 inhabitants		Mazan at 10.5 km (13 min)
Density	208 inhabitants/km²		Le Thor at 11.1 km (12 min)
National labels			Venasque at 11.2 km (12 min)
Chief town	Avignon (at 27 km, 34 min)		Saint-Saturnin-lès-Avignon at 11.7 km (12 min)
Department	Vaucluse		Althen-des-Paluds at 11.8 km (13 min)
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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Also called "The Pearl of the Comtat" Pernes-les-Fontaines lies at the foot of Mont Ventoux, backed by the Vaucluse mountains that give birth to the famous Fountain, about 25 minutes of the Luberon and Avignon. With "most beautiful detours of France", Pernes-les-Fontaines offers a lifestyle and attractive holiday resort with its many gardens, cobbled alleys, its shady squares and its surrounding countryside adorned with grapevines and orchards? Famous for its forty fountains, this small city retains all the character of the Provencal village where life is good?

Former capital of the Comtat Venaissin, Pernes kept of the time traces prestigious? not less than twenty-two of its monuments are listed or registered as an historic monument?

At the heart of the old center still surrounded by ramparts and impressive fortified gates?

Admire his fourteen mansions, small chapels, Romanesque church! Take calade little shady and crooked to the top of the clock tower and enjoy the exceptional view on the plain of Comtat and the Mont Ventoux!

Do not forget to visit the tower Ferrande. It is here that you find most valuable historical treasures of the city: the 13th century frescoes magnificently preserved.

Take a trip back in time and go into the store Draper, a former shop stuffs on his old age counters, displays at the sight of visitors beautiful needlework and embroidery? Admire its Comtadin Costumes treasured and relived every four years during the celebrated Heritage Day.

Enter the house Flechier famous preacher of the Sun King! At the heart of an elegant mansion of the 17th century, just soak Comtadine traditions? let her tell you Christmas Eve at the fireplace, his evenings spinning of cocoon silk, and the painstaking work of Christmas cribs?

And for nostalgia, visit the museum of the Old School to Valayans. Find the wooden benches, the earthenware inkwell, the pen-master's office and even his whip!

Throughout the year the city comes alive? exhibition in festivals, theater, concerts, local traditions, festivals, everyone finds to be entertained, to cultivate Pernes-les-Fontaines! In addition to the cultural center of the Augustinians and the White Penitents chapel, the old center contains plot and unusual places that offer real small theater stages, executives amazing to listen, watch, vibrate and applaud all artists volunteers many cultural associations that occur here ...

Do not miss the great rendezvous: walks with lanterns, Pernes Photos, Day Melon, folklorists, Pernes in Music, Font'Arts, the Salon des Métiers d'Art, Antiquarian Book Fair? and much more!

Located in the heart of Vaucluse, Pernes-les-Fontaines is the ideal base for exploring the famous Avignon Cite des Papes, L'Isle sur la Sorgue called the little Venice of Provence, Mont Ventoux and its small villages, and Carpentras its Humbugs, without forgetting the famous perched villages of Luberon ...

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The Clock Tower

Font'Arts, the festival of music and street theater

Sunday 19 May Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 17°C

Monday 20 May Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 19°C

Tuesday 21 May Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 19°C

Les Palmiers   7 Pernes-les-Fontaines Scenery - The exotic atmosphere recreated by the Restaurant Les Palmiers be a breath of fresh air! Located within the camping les Fontaines, this little paradise in the shelter of palm... Located in Pernes-les-Fontaines 28 € per person

Le Mas de la Bonoty   8.8 Pernes-les-Fontaines The chef offers an innovative blend of tradition and contemporary cuisine of Provence. It is a cuisine based on local ingredients of the season, all accompanied by a good selection... Located in Pernes-les-Fontaines

Restaurant L'Hibiscus   8.1 Carpentras The Restaurant L'Hibiscus, fully renovated, welcomes you in a warm and contemporary with a generous and cosmopolitan blend of originality and modernity. Enjoy a nice time on the terrace... Located 5.5 km from Pernes-les-Fontaines 57 € per person

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Lis Amélié     8.2 Pernes-les-Fontaines Very nice room and breakfast room with terrace and private terrace. Bathroom wc. In a large wooded and fenced. Private parking. Luxury benefits. Located in Pernes-les-Fontaines 72 € the double room

Villa Velleron - 3 épis Charmance     9 Velleron Prestigious villa at the heart of a provençal village; quiet; swimming pool; ample terraces; garden enclosed by ancient walls; closed garage; children welcome; around the corner from... Located 5.9 km from Pernes-les-Fontaines From 85 € to 135 € the double room

La maison des invites   Pernes-les-Fontaines La Maison des Invités is a family estate of 2300 m² which cross several generations : Gwenaelle and Christophe, parents, Léna and Emmy, children, and Roselyne and Yves, lhe grandparents.... Located in Pernes-les-Fontaines 70 € the double room

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Le clos de la Granette Pernes-les-Fontaines Apartment ground Valayans garden, hamlet of Pernes les FontainesApartment 2 rooms independent ground-garden 65 m² for 2 persons with swimming pool and parking, terrace, barbecue. Guaranteed... Located in Pernes-les-Fontaines From 300 € to 500 € per week

La Calvinette   9.3 Pernes-les-Fontaines Gite character in residence of the terraced house of the owner. Completely renovated in 2005. Quiet and close to all amenities (banks, the press, bakery, butcher, doctors, pharmacies,... Located in Pernes-les-Fontaines From 360 € to 560 € per week

Gite de provence   8.5 Velleron Located at the foot of Mount de Vaucluse, near the heart of Luberon and Provence, this little cottage will welcome you for a pleasant holiday. You'll love its functionality and comfort.... Located 4.9 km from Pernes-les-Fontaines From 350 € to 850 € per week

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Camping Airotel La Sorguette     8.6 L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue 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 10.1 km from Pernes-les-Fontaines From 17.50 € to 22.30 € per day

Camping Le Pastory     9.6 Bédoin Herman and his team welcome you in Provence, surrounded by lavender fields and vineyards of Mont Ventoux, the Luberon. The campsite offers a superb view of the 'Mont Ventoux', 10 'from... Located 16.7 km from Pernes-les-Fontaines

L'Art de Vivre     8.5 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Situated near to the banks of the River Rhone, high in the Vaucluse, neighbouring the Drome, the Gard. And the Ardeche, camping “L'Art de Vivre” have over 90 shaded enclosures on o... Located 19.5 km from Pernes-les-Fontaines From 14 € to 19.50 € per day

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Logis Hotel La Goutte D'eau      7.7 Pernes-les-Fontaines This Logis is located in the Provence countryside, outside the village of Pernes-les-Fontaines. Each of the air-conditioned guest rooms has a private bathroom, TV and free Wi-Fi. The... Located in Pernes-les-Fontaines Room from 98 €

Coté Ventoux      7.3 Saint-Didier This hotel is located in the heart of the Provencal countryside, near St Didier village. It offers an outdoor swimming pool with fully furnished terrace and a tennis court. Each bright... Located 4 km from Pernes-les-Fontaines Room from 83 €

Hostellerie la Grangette      8.1 Velleron Set in Luberon Park in Provence, facing the beautiful perched village of Velleron, the Hostellerie la Grangette, backs on to its very own woodland of oak trees. The grain attics have... Located 5.3 km from Pernes-les-Fontaines Room from 155 €

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