The village of Fontaine de Vaucluse had the privilege of giving its name to the department created in 1793 and it is the exceptional site of Vaucluse - "Vallis clausa", which means the closed valley, at the bottom of which the Sorgue mysteriously emerges - that gave its name to the village. An enchanting site The Fontaine de Vaucluse never ceases to intrigue and attract visitors.
Fontaine de Vaucluse is probably one of the most visited natural sites in the Vaucluse: during the summer, the streets of Fontaine are literally invaded by the crowd and the souvenir shops are full... This success is mainly due to the very impressive spring which gushes out at the foot of a 230m high cliff. This gigantic fountain is the most powerful in France (and the fifth in the world) with an annual water flow of 630 million cubic metres.
Its emerald-green waters, which are generally calm in summer, become spectacular during floods (in autumn and spring): 90 m³ per second flow into the Sorgue river bed. In all seasons, secondary springs feed the river and form a beautiful body of water shaded by huge plane trees.
Fontaine de Vaucluse, which has the privilege of having given its name to the department, derives its etymology from its geographical curiosity "Vallis Clausa": Closed Valley: Vaucluse. This picturesque site is indeed located in a deep valley with a landscape dotted with caves and valleys. It has inspired many artists, the most famous being Frédéric Mistral, François Pétrarque and René Char. All were seduced by the beauty of the site and the enchantment of their walks along the Sorgue and its green banks.
A place not to be missed on your holiday!
Our charming hotel "Domaine des Tilleuls" is located approximately 42 kilometres from Fontaine de Vaucluse. Located in Malaucène, at the foot of the Mont Ventoux, our hotel will seduce you, exceptional location in the heart of Provence, it is established on the mythical road of the Mont Ventoux. The hotel has a large park with trees, a swimming pool and children's games, in a quiet location near the village. The place is ideal to spend a pleasant stay in Vaucluse.
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