Source de la Sorgue - Fontaine de Vaucluse

 

In the region of Fontaine de Vaucluse are many sites to visit such as the Abbey of Senanque or careers ochres of Roussillon.
Atypical villages such as Gordes, Lacoste Oppede Old allow pleasant visits to the region.
Finally, several museums are nearby, such as the Museum of figurines in the center of Fontaine de Vaucluse and the museum lavender Coustellet.

Our hotel is located in the heart of an exceptional region where the village of Fontaine de Vaucluse is a worthy representative.
At the foot of a cliff carved by time, the village enjoys the most beautiful river in the region, the Sorgue Vaucluse.
With over 630 million m3 of annual flow, making it the primary source of Europe, the Sorgue was long used for the paper industry.
You can also visit the paper mill located in the village.

Mystery of nature, the Sorgue rises from an abyss whose depth is unknown and continues to stir the curiosity of researchers.
Formerly this enchanting nature was a source of inspiration for many writers and poets including Petrarch, Boccaccio, Chateaubriand, and Mistral Rene Char.

A descent of the Sorgue by canoe is possible in summer from the village.

Abbey of Sénanque

10km from the village, town of Cavaillon, the melon capital and 15 km, Avignon, famous city of the Popes.

Avignon
Avignon, city of the Popes
Cavaillon
Cavaillon
Gordes
Gordes