Cavaillon (84300) , Population:24 951 inhabitants, altitude:min. 49 m-max. 200 m

Cavaillon bordered by the river Durance is situated. between Mont Ventoux, Luberon. and Alpilles, This is the starting point for excursions to the natural park of Luberon Cavaillon .The same site was occupied since prehistoric times. Enfers.Les of Gauls were found prehistoric sites Balms also occupied this strategic spot, it was the Romans who will develop significantly, the city of Cavaillon.Capitale melon, Cavaillon is overlooked by the hill St Jacque and chapel , from where one has a beautiful view of the city, the plain Apt, Luberon and Alpilles and Durance. Cavaillon has. one of the most beautiful synagogue in Europe (XVIII) and its Jewish museum, a cathedral XII and his small cloister, a Roman arch of the I century and beautiful old houses. 
A cycling route from Cavaillon to Forcalquier ( 100 km) from the small tourist routes enables the discovery of the villages of the Luberon, lavender fields

To visit: 
Roman arch of I ° siècle.Cathédrale and cloister of the twelfth. Gate Avignon.Chapelle Grand Convent. Synagogue of the eighteenth and Jewish Museum Comtadin, Chapel St Jacques and the Hermitage. Musee de l'Hotel-Dieu. 
Hobbies: 
Market Monday matin.Randonnées walking, riding and VTT.Piscine. Tennis. Escalade. Pêche.Cinémas. Many summer events. 
Lodging: 
Hotels. Hotel restaurant. campings.Chambres houses. Rentals meublées.Nombreux restaurants