20의 르 토르가지 명소 & 주요 장소

Built between 1854 and 1857, the Galas aqueduct allows the Carpentras canal to cross the Sorgue River near Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. While the structure's 13 arches are already imposing from the valley, walking or cycling along the top of the aqueduct alongside the canal, 24 meters above the ground, is truly impressive and well worth the effort; the view is magnificent.

It's just a short walk up to the castle. Even though the path is steep and partly rocky, it's well worth it! From the ruins, you have fantastic views down to the town, the river, and the entire surrounding area. Be careful when climbing on the walls; it's extremely steep down!

The climb and descent to and from the castle is seriously tough but once at the top the view is breathtaking.

The place is the namesake of the department of Vaucluse. Until 1946, this was also the official name of the municipality. In order to avoid confusion, it was decided in that year to change the name to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Vaucluse is derived from the Latin "Vallis clausa" which means "closed valley". During the Middle Ages, the village church was a place of pilgrimage because of the tomb of Bishop Veranus of Cavaillon.

The Pont-aqueduc de Galas, near Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. Exploring the Pont-aqueduc de Galas, a Roman aqueduct that once supplied water to the city of Avignon, will transport you back in time. Also worth seeing in the area is the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, a powerful spring that emerges from a deep chasm.

It is in this village that the source of the Sorgue emerges from the rocks, which is the largest resurgence in Europe. The underground river emerges from the depths above a dizzying cliff 230 meters high. Its flow is enormous: it is ranked fifth in the world with an annual flow of 630 to 700 million cubic meters. The beauty of this natural site makes it one of the most visited places in the department. In the past, it attracted a number of poets and writers who came to meditate here: Pétrarque, Chateaubriand, Frédéric Mistral and René Char are a few examples. A word of advice: in peak tourist season, go visit the source early in the morning, because the flow of tourists is also significant.

Beautiful aqueduct, canal above, Sorgue below.

The crossing at the top of the aqueduct is a must during a bike/gravel outing along the Carpentras canal. The view is superb more than 25 m above the Sorgue. Please note that the passage of an electric bike or a travel bike with loaded panniers can be problematic at the gates located at each end of the structure.