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Cavaillon

Between Avignon (33km) and Aix en Provence (55km).

Discover the small town of Cavaillon in Vaucluse

Eglise de Cavaillon

In the Luberon, there is the regional nature reserve to see, and its many perched villages to admire.
It is easy to get to places from here, and one can make short journeys for a day's visit either to the Alpilles or the Luberon.

In the Luberon, there is the regional nature reserve to see, and its many perched villages to admire.

Village de Cavaillon

In order to make your visit worthwhile, the Tourist Office can provide you with information on different excursions with themes such as the ochers of Roussillon, the lavender of Lagarde d'Apt, or the stained glass windows of Gordes.

Cavaillon, melon capital of the world

Melon de Cavaillon

For most French people Cavaillon means first of all -melons! Here it is the king of the market and the merchants will show you how to choose them. This is the king of the market, to choose it well the Cavaillon merchants will teach you to weigh it, it must be very heavy (so full of sap and sugar), its tail ready to fall and slightly cracked at its base ( sign that it is ripe to be eaten during the day).

Why is Cavaillon famous for its melons?

Melons have been grown in the Cavaillon area for a very long time, dating back as far as the 15th century. It's the sweet taste of the "Cantaloup" variety that has made Cavaillon's melon growers so successful. You can taste them at the market and in Cavaillon's various restaurants.

Cavaillon or Charentais melon?

In most cases, Cavaillon and Charentais melons are of the same "Cantaloup" variety. However, the quality of the soil in Provence and, above all, the sunshine of the South of France, give Cavaillon melon far superior sweet flavors, in our opinion.

The Melon Festival

Every July, the commune of Cavaillon organizes "Melon en fête". It's a very pleasant local Provencal festival. There are many local melon producers, as well as cultural and artistic exhibitions, concerts and tastings of all kinds. It's an event not to be missed if you're in the Cavaillon area in July.

Taste melons in Cavaillon's restaurants

The melon is Cavaillon's national treasure, so you can enjoy it in season in any of the town's restaurants. In traditional recipes with smoked ham, or with more original recipes in some of the town's gourmet restaurants.

What to do in Cavaillon ? Visit the town center

Ruelle de Cavaillon

This deserved notoriety and appreciated with each new season should not however make us forget the other charms of Cavaillon.

La colline Saint Jacques à Cavaillon

Cavaillon is lucky to have a green hill (Saint-Jacques hill) in the heart of the city, so you can walk in a fragrant and singing scrubland then reach in a few steps the coffee terraces on the shaded squares of the city center or do a little shopping in its pedestrian streets.

Tourism in Cavaillon

Petite place à Cavaillon

Cavaillon has a heritage which can be visited while strolling through its old districts. You will discover at the turn of small streets and flower plots, one of the most beautiful synagogue in Europe (XVIII°) and its Jewish museum, a cathedral of the XII° and its small cloister, a Roman arch of the I ° century and beautiful old houses.

Rue à Cavaillon

Several circuits have been prepared by the National Fund for Historical Monuments to allow you to better know certain pages of the history of Cavaillon (Jewish heritage, Roman times and popes' period). The richness of its terroir will no longer hold any secrets for you when you have visited its magnificent colorful and fragrant peasant markets, you will see that it is not just melon in Cavaillon!

Castil Blaze

The marked discovery trail of the St Jacques hill will guide you to its summit from where you will have a very good view of the city, the Apt plain, the Luberon, and the Alpilles. Finally a cycling route was signposted between Cavaillon and Forcalquier (100 km) away from major highways and near a beautiful nature, picturesque villages to cross and warm Provencal to meet!

As you can see, Cavaillon is a great place to spend a day or a weekend, especially in summer when you can stroll through the town's rich downtown area and sample the famous melons for which the town is world-renowned! We hope we've made it clear that Cavaillon's architectural heritage is well worth the detour! But there's more to Cavaillon than melons!

What's market day?

The Cavaillon market takes place every Monday morning in the village center. It's an opportunity to taste melons, of course, but also to discover countless other local products.

What to see

Roman arch (1st c.).
Cathedral and Cloister (12 thc.). Porte d'Avignon.
Chapel du Grand Couvent.
18thc. synagogue and museum.
St. Jacques Chapel and Hermitage.
Hotel Dieu Museum.

Leisure activities

Monday morning market.
Hiking, Horseback riding. Mountain biking.
Swimming pool. Tennis. Climbing. Fishing. Squash.
Cinemas. Numerous summer events.

Hotels

Located in the Luberon regional nature park, 2 km from the center of Cavaillon, the beautiful ibis Cavaillon hotel offers a superb, fully-renovated swimming pool in its garden and a sunny terrace. Enjoy a drink in the bar or on the terrace.

72€ - 92€

Campings

The Camping Intercommunal de la Durance offers you a convivial vacation with friends or family in a campsite that will delight more than one! Located at the gateway to the Luberon, this campsite's geographical location will delight you.

Cavaillon.
Cavaillon dans le Vaucluse.
Eglise de Cavaillon.

NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES

Cheval Blanc (5 km), Robion (6 km), L'Isle sur la Sorgue (10 km) and Saint Rémy de Provence (20 km).

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