guide to outdoor activities 2009-2010 - South of France Tourism
guide to outdoor activities 2009-2010 - South of France Tourism
guide to outdoor activities 2009-2010 - South of France Tourism
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currently being signposted<br />
C13<br />
THE SORGUES AREA<br />
Distance 27 km<br />
Start Châteauneuf de<br />
Gadagne<br />
family level<br />
currently being signposted<br />
Description: This itinerary takes you through the beautiful villages and architecture <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Sorgues and Monts du Vaucluse area. Then on <strong>to</strong> Isle sur la Sorgue, knwon as the Venice <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Comtat, famous for its canals, water wheels, and antique dealers. The <strong>to</strong>wn has always been<br />
inextricably related <strong>to</strong> the fast-flowing crystal clear Sorgue river, the true treasure <strong>of</strong> the entire area.<br />
Then, on <strong>to</strong> Le Thor, built along the Sorgue river, and delightfully cool and breezy even in the heat<br />
<strong>of</strong> the summer. See the lovely Romanesque church, Notre-Dame-du-Lac. Thouzon Hill rises in the<br />
countryside – home <strong>to</strong> the fabulous Thouzon caves, and the ruins <strong>of</strong> a fortified priory. Then comes<br />
Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne, a charming <strong>to</strong>wn, cradle <strong>of</strong> the Provencal movement with a rich past.<br />
The village already existed iver a thousand years ago. At the <strong>to</strong>p <strong>of</strong> the village stands the Château<br />
de la Chapelle, with a 360° view over Mont Ven<strong>to</strong>ux, the Monts du Vaucluse, the Luberon and the<br />
Alpilles.<br />
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Circuit created by CCPSMV www.oti-delasorgue.com
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