Cavaillon


Cavaillon is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France. It is situated in the Durance Valley and Luberon. In 2016, it had a population of 26,985.

History

was bishop here in the 6th century.

Geography

Cavaillon is part of the Regional and Natural Park of Luberon in the French Department of Vaucluse
The Calavon, a tributary of the Durance locally called Coulon, flows westward through the middle of the commune.
The Durance forms the commune's south-western border.

Economy

Cavaillon is famous for its melons.

Famous people