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5 km from l'Isle sur la Sorgue, Le Thor, Pernes les Fontaines, 9 km from Monteux, 10 km from Saint Didier, Le Beaucet, 12 km from Fontaine de Vaucluse, Caumont sur Durance
Altitude: 65 m
Population: 3077
Velleron is a fortified village which has retained numerous remnants of its past: the church of Saint-Michel and its seven chapels, the castle of Crillon (currently the town hall), the 17th century olive oil mill, the ancient hospital... It is also renowned for its excellent farmers' market.
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What to see, what to visit: the 13th century castle of the Crillon family, the 16th century Crillon windmill, the parish church of Saint-Michel, originally built in the 12th century, the rural chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Refuge. The Monts de Vaucluse, the antique dealers of l’Isle sur Sorgue, the caves of Thouzon, the Dentelles de Montmirail.
Recommended activities: walking, horse riding, mountain biking, canoeing.
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Provencal market : mercredi et vendredi. Marché des producteurs tous les jours, sauf le dimanche, à partir de 17h00. Marché des Potiers et céramistes le 1er dimanche d'août. Marché de Noël.
Festivities : fête de la Fraise en mai. Festival de la Sorgue du 1er au 31 juillet. Fête du marché agricole la première semaine d'août. Fête communale et patronale Saint-Michel le 2ème week-end de septembre. Fête des Vins primeurs le 3ème vendredi de novembre. Journées provençales le 1er week-end d'otobre. |
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