Courthezon Wine village of Vaucluse
Le Vaucluse
Courthézon: 84350 Population : 5 387 inhabitant. Alt. : 41 m
Located 7 km southeast of Orange by N 7
Between Avignon and Orange , Courthézon cited Medieval takes its name from the Celtic "Curtis" construction "Dunum" hill which would mean building on the pitch. Courthezon partly preserved fortifications that were built in the twelfth century stone taken from Saint Georges Careers exploited by the Romans for the construction of the Roman Theatre of Orange.
The Church of St. Denis Romanesque style dates back to Charlemagne, inside you will discover wonderful classified organ.
Under the Porte des Princes, the Tourist and Wine, in a building of the fifteenth century, welcomes visitors and tourists attracted by the heritage and reputation of the wines ... courthézon is a vineyard of 1600 hectares, 500 hectares of Châteauneuf du Pape 540 hectares of Côtes du Rhône, 560 hectares of country wines Between Avignon and Orange,
To visit:
The mayor and his parc.Eglise paroissiale.Les tours.Le ramparts and belfry. The wine fontaines.Caveau
Interests:
Tennis. Boulodrome.Pêche.Equitation wine tasting in the vineyards of the Rhone coast discovery of Roman Provence
Accommodation:
Camping 1. Guest houses. Gites. Restaurants.
