Cavaillon

France

Cavaillon is in Vaucluse, France.

Melons saling in Cavaillon market, in 1905

A former episcopal seat, located in the Durance valley, within the Luberon Regional Nature Park, the city is today considered the capital of the melon, although much of the production originates today the Crau and the center of Vaucluse, and is only shipped from Cavaillon.

Saint Jacques chapel. on the top f Saint Jacques mount, near city's center.

The Star of Cavaillon, Place Léon Gambetta. A bronze star in the middle of a fountain.

Roman arc.

Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Véran cathedral.

Notre-Dame des Vignères chapel.

  • Racecourse of the Durance.

Racecourse of the Durance.