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Velleron is a municipality in the agricultural plain of Comtat Venaissin, her castle is situated on the highlight of the village. Former(ancient) oppidum gallo-Roman, Velleron became during the Middle Age, a strengthened village. In the XVII-th century and jusqu? In the revolution the village was the common property of the families of Crillon and Cambis. Crillon's former(ancient) castle shelters today the city hall.
From the place of the castle to the place of l? Church you will cross Caromb's stone fountain, church Holy Michel recently restored, (it was formerly the prieuré of Our lady of Nazareth), you will discover also beautiful facades of houses of former(ancient) considerable. In some not from there, on the boulevard of the Trumpeted, cut in the thickness of ramparts, the vestiges of the mill with oil of XVII-th century
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You will also be able to admire the old hospital of XVIII-th century and its fountain. Nature lover, will be able to walk along the banks of Sorgue.
It would be difficult to speak about Velleron without mentioning his impressive peasant market. In winter, on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, from 16 o'clock 30, the agricultural market opens its doors to the public. From spring to autumn this last one is opened from 18 hours (except Sunday and holidays).
To visit:
The castle (city hall), the church, the fountains. Former(ancient) oppidum gallo-Roman, vestiges of the medieval strengthened village. Church Holy Michel with its seven chapels and the stone pulpit of XVII-th century.
Leisure activities:
Tennis, equitation, peach(fishing), hike.VTT in the mountains of Vaucluse and along Sorgues
Reception facilities:
2 Hotels, tables and rooms(chambers) d? Hosts, shelters of France, relay équestre. Restaurants
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