Cavaillon is a lively town at the western gateway to the Luberon, in the Vaucluse department. Known as the “melon capital,” Cavaillon offers a mix of Provençal charm, historical heritage, and summer activities.
The location of this villa provides the perfect base to explore the “most beautiful villages of...
Cavaillon is a lively town at the western gateway to the Luberon, in the Vaucluse department. Known as the “melon capital,” Cavaillon offers a mix of Provençal charm, historical heritage, and summer activities.
The location of this villa provides the perfect base to explore the “most beautiful villages of Provence.” Worth visiting are:
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (7 km): This town is aptly nicknamed “Little Venice.” The breathtaking Sorgue river runs right through the town and branches out here. Antiques and flea markets form the town’s DNA, as it is home to the largest center for antiques and flea markets in France. The typical Provençal Sunday market, including a small flea market, is not to be missed. On August 15th, the traditional “Foire Internationale Art et Antiquités” takes place.
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (9.5 km): With the sound of the bubbling Sorgue in the background. The water’s color is indescribable: emerald green, deep blue, turquoise…
Gordes (15 km): With its stone houses, steep narrow alleys, and the Château Abbaye de Sénanque, a Cistercian abbey surrounded by iconic lavender fields. The impressive architecture and the view over the Sénanque valley are definitely worth a stop.
Roussillon (23 km): Famous for its ochre-red cliffs and charming little streets.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (26 km): With picturesque alleys and the most beautiful Provençal market on Wednesday mornings.
Lourmarin: The great charm of this village lies in its Friday market with about 180 stalls showcasing the richness of Provence.