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| Ruins of the Bishops of Cavaillon chateau - 14th century |
The huge spring that originates right next to the village is the source of the Sorgue River that runs through the center of town which is dotted with many shops and restaurants. The village is one of the most picturesque in the region and sits in a valley surrounded by towering cliffs on 3 sides. Our first trip was to give our guests a chance to see the area and our 2nd return trip was to take the trail up to the Bishops of Cavaillon chateau which is the ruins of a small medieval castle that overlooks the town. That "trail" at times was nothing more than a narrow path with some climbing involved. Those paths sometimes hugged the side of the cliffs which are a straight drop down to the valley below....good hiking shoes and watching your step are definite requirements for the trip to see the castle ruins.
I've posted some photos of the village with more photos of the chateau ruins in my next entry.
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| Part of the river is diverted with dams along the way before passing through the village. A nice park to the right that you enter by going through a tunnel carved out of solid rock. |
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| Notre-Dame et Saint Veran church - 11th century |
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| A small park just downstream from the spring that feeds the river. |
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| People relaxing and enjoying a nice meal next to the river. |
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| Very near the beginning of the Sorgue river. |
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| This shop greets you as you enter the village with many items from the local area. |
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| The front of the shop "La Marmite des Saveurs"...The pot of flavors. |
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| Evening settling in as more people enjoy the many restaurants along the Sorgue |
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