Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Places to visit near Cavaillon

Cavaillon is a town in Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 26,689 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 12 museums and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cathédrale Saint-Véran (1 km), Ermitage Saint-Jacques (1 km) and Chapelle Saint-Véran (5 km).

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Cavaillon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Cavaillon, Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cavaillon at a glance

Location
Vaucluse district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 26,689
Coordinates
43.8312° N, 5.0359° E
Places within 50 km
122 (122 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Cavaillon

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Forts & heritage near Cavaillon

119 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cavaillon. The closest is Chapelle Saint-Véran (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cavaillon

86 churches within 100 km of Cavaillon. The closest is Cathédrale Saint-Véran (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cavaillon

27 museums within 100 km of Cavaillon. The closest is Musée de la Lavande (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cavaillon

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cavaillon. The closest is Gorges du Régalon (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cavaillon

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cavaillon. The closest is Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Cavaillon

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cavaillon. The closest is Phare de Saint-Gervais (57 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cavaillon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cavaillon
  2. 5 km Chapelle Saint-Véran · heritage site, Bouches-du-Rhône
  3. 16 km Musée de la Lavande · museum, Vaucluse
  4. 14 km Chapelle Notre-Dame des Vignères · church, Vaucluse
  5. 7 km Ermitage Saint-Jacques · church, Vaucluse
  6. 1 km Cathédrale Saint-Véran · church, Vaucluse
  7. 1 km Back to Cavaillon

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How to reach Cavaillon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cavaillon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage52119Chapelle Saint-Véran (5 km)
    Churches4186Cathédrale Saint-Véran (1 km)
    Museums1227Musée de la Lavande (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Gorges du Régalon (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens814Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles (20 km)
    Beaches & coast08Phare de Saint-Gervais (57 km)
    Caves16Grottes de Calès (18 km)
    Parks04Les Jardins de la Fontaine (69 km)
    Other attractions13Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque (20 km)
    Buddhist sites22Prieuré de Saint-Paul-de-Mausole (ancien) (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Île de L'érevine (73 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquée des Cèdres (80 km)

    Cavaillon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cavaillon?

    Cathédrale Saint-Véran (church, about 1 km), Ermitage Saint-Jacques (church, about 1 km), Chapelle Saint-Véran (heritage site, about 5 km), Chapelle Notre-Dame des Vignères (church, about 7 km), Musée de la Lavande (museum, about 12 km), Collégiale Notre-Dame des Anges (church, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cavaillon?

    122 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 12 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cavaillon?

    Chapelle Saint-Véran, about 5 km by road; Hôtel Donadei de Campredon (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cavaillon?

    Cathédrale Saint-Véran, about 1 km by road; Ermitage Saint-Jacques (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cavaillon?

    Musée de la Lavande, about 12 km by road; Maison de Nostradamus (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cavaillon?

    Start in Cavaillon, visit Chapelle Saint-Véran, then Musée de la Lavande, then Chapelle Notre-Dame des Vignères, then Ermitage Saint-Jacques, then Cathédrale Saint-Véran, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cavaillon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Cavaillon

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