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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Avignon
Cabrières-D'Avignon

Cabrières-d'Avignon

Moderate

4.5

(24)

100

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Cabrières-d'Avignon

02:09

7.48km

190m

This hike starting from Cabrières-d’Avignon first leads to the Plague Wall. This dry stone wall was built in 1721 to protect Comtat Venaissin from the terrible epidemic. It extends over …

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Last updated: September 17, 2024

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329 m

Cabrières-d'Avignon village center

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Cabrières-d'Avignon is a picturesque village nestled at the foot of the Vaucluse mountains. Known for its natural landscapes, it is surrounded by forests of holm oaks, pines and cedars. The …

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1.34 km

Plague Wall

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On May 5, 1320 the plague was in Marseille. The scourge invades Provence. The Venaissin county, to protect itself, erected a dry stone wall with sentry boxes and guardhouses. All …

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3.73 km

Cedar forest

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Atlas cedars, introduced to the south of France in 1860, spread naturally, forming cedar groves in the Ventoux and Petit Luberon massifs. Their light and aromatic wood is sought after …

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7.48 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.79 km

1.98 km

902 m

803 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

1.43 km

1.30 km

240 m

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August 7, 2024

This hike starting from Cabrières-d’Avignon first leads to the Plague Wall. This dry stone wall was built in 1721 to protect Comtat Venaissin from the terrible epidemic. It extends over 27 kilometers, crossing the Monts du Vaucluse. A path runs along this imposing wall, dotted with semi-circular huts

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