Culture and history
The Jardin Romain in Caumont-sur-Durance is a restored and landscaped Gallo-Roman garden on the site of a Roman villa dating from the 1st century. The reconstructed garden covers 12,000 m² and comprises eight themed gardens. It includes an ornamental pool measuring 65 metres long and 3.20 metres wide, paved with almost 55,000 coloured terracotta tiles in opus spicatum and described as the largest ornamental pool known to date in Gaul. Admission to the Jardin Romain is free.
The Demoiselle Festival is celebrated in Caumont-sur-Durance every year on the third Sunday in September. The surrounding area is home to the Château de Châteaurenard, the historic site of Abbaye Sainte-Catherine 1150-1254, the Palais des papes, the Musée Calvet and the island of L'Île aux castors.
In the wider regional area around Caumont-sur-Durance are the Tour de guet de Calès viewpoint and La Caume mountain. The Île de la Barthelasse is also located nearby.
Travellers wishing to discover Caumont-sur-Durance, the Jardin Romain and the Colline de Piécaud want to rent a holiday apartment.
Landscape and nature
The information board on the Colline de Piécaud offers panoramic views of Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles, the Durance and the agricultural plain; the site is also suitable for observing migratory birds. The Colline de Piécaud, with the Sentier de la Garance, offers a hike with an exceptional panorama and is ideal for those interested in nature and ornithology. Due to its rich biodiversity, the Colline de Piécaud has been designated an “Espace Naturel Sensible”.
Culinary delights
Between Avignon and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Confiserie LAURMAR offers tours by prior arrangement. Visitors can follow the traditional production of Provençal nougat.
Getting around
The Orizo bus company connects Avignon and Caumont-sur-Durance via routes 22 and 907.
Other destination pages: Saint-Martin-De-La-Brasque, Beaumes De Venise, Mornas, Mirabeau, Saint-Pantaléon, Buoux, Uchaux, Joucas
