Situated among Carpentras and Isle on Sorgue, Pernes Fountains as the name indicates it is the city of fountains... Not less former(old) 40 fountains mark out the town baptized so since 1936. Mossy, in mascarons, sculptured, colossal or discreet... She(it) multiplied from second half of the XVIII ° century. The range is so varied and will make the enjoyment of the connoisseurs. The most famous those are said with some Leg of lamb near the tower Ferrande and that of the Cormorant next to the covered hall.
The route(course) of these 40 small miracles will be an excellent excuse to discover patrimony and other charms of Pernes Fountains accompanied of sweet rustle of the water in sound bottom.
You will cross some beautiful particular hotels of the XVII ° and XVIII °, the door Our Lady vestige of the gates of ramparts, the donjon of the former(ancient) castle of the Counts of Toulouse (in ruin), the hall covered with the XVII °. You will be able to linger with pleasure in The Tower Ferrande dating the XIII °. You will contemplate there magnificent frescoes of the same time and will be able to visit the beautiful museum of the Suit Comtadin with laces, underskirts and the other former(ancient) linen.
To know more about it on Pernes Fountains visit the site of the city: http://www.perneslesfontaines.com
To visit:
Cross(go through) 40 fountains. Doors strengthened with the XV °. Tour(tower) Ferrande and its medieval frescoes of NAZARETH'S XIII°EGLISE N.D of the XI°HALLE covered with the XVII °. Tour(tower) of the clock of the XI °.
Leisure activities:
Hikes and cyclists.
Swimming pool. Tennis. Peach(fishing).
Equitation. Summery animations.
Residences:
4 Hotels. 1 Campsite.
Vacation rentals. Shelters.
Hosts' Chambers. Restaurants.
4 Hôtels. 1 Campsite
La Nesquiere Chambres d'hôtes , Bed and Breakfast et Gîte de séjours
