La Fontaine de Vaucluse
La Fontaine de Vaucluse
La Fontaine de Vaucluse
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Dominique
4 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
What a disappointment this year. You can no longer reach the source remotely. Closed due to falling stones and therefore minimum required to pay a 5€ parking fee to eventually see nothing. There are already a few businesses empty, the rest will follow. Sad ending after so many years...
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Written July 4, 2024
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Vincent T
Livron-sur-Drome, France4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
If you come for the Fountain and not for the myriad shops of all kinds, pass your way. The gulf is indeed inaccessible and at the height of pettiness (or venality), you will be informed that after paying your parking and skirting all the shops...
If the protection of people is more than commendable, honesty should nevertheless be in order.
Hopefully, all stakeholders (public but also private) will find ways to finance the necessary security work, otherwise the site will lose much of its interest and attractiveness.
The spectacle of the Sorgues remains very beautiful in strong waters. At the height of summer, take advantage of your time to discover the other wonders of the Vaucluse.
If the protection of people is more than commendable, honesty should nevertheless be in order.
Hopefully, all stakeholders (public but also private) will find ways to finance the necessary security work, otherwise the site will lose much of its interest and attractiveness.
The spectacle of the Sorgues remains very beautiful in strong waters. At the height of summer, take advantage of your time to discover the other wonders of the Vaucluse.
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Written August 23, 2024
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Pascale M
4 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
After paying 3€ of parking, Point of Sale along a main road, bordered by the Sorgue, passing in the middle of shops, calm returns to the path of the abyss. Big disappointment. Access is forbidden because of the risk of a cliff collapse - we were informed - and as the vegetation is not cut, it is not possible to guess (as suggested by a tourist office site). Back by what is left of the paper mill, that is to say not much... it must be said that we no longer write on papers decorated with flowers so here too it is just trade...
If it is to see the Sorgue, there are other places much more pleasant.
If it is to see the Sorgue, there are other places much more pleasant.
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Written September 2, 2024
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L’atelier de Vinckier
Manduel, France20 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The Fontaine de Vaucluse is a natural wonder that you absolutely must discover. Its crystal clear emerald blue waters amazed me and the picturesque setting offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. An unforgettable excursion for all nature lovers.
Written March 24, 2024
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Diana A
4 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This is a beautiful place but the cascade and lake seem to be dried out. It still is a great place and little quaint town. There is a restaurant up the path to the waterfall that is next to the river and has good food.
Written June 30, 2024
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Serge A
Montpellier, France15 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Very nice site...but 1 star because:
- municipal parking at the entrance to a catastrophic village with its payment system worthy of the MIDDLE AGES...!!
- the pedestrian path which leads to the site ends in barriers a few meters before the resurgence..!!!)..while it would be so simple to set up a platform overlooking the abyss to WELCOME tourists... .. (but are tourists welcome on this site....?....)
- municipal parking at the entrance to a catastrophic village with its payment system worthy of the MIDDLE AGES...!!
- the pedestrian path which leads to the site ends in barriers a few meters before the resurgence..!!!)..while it would be so simple to set up a platform overlooking the abyss to WELCOME tourists... .. (but are tourists welcome on this site....?....)
Written May 19, 2024
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Guy G
Fleurus, Belgium42 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Disappointed to be unable to reach the abyss from which the water of the Vaucluse flows
Following a stop it is forbidden to approach the chasm path closed by a barrier 150 meters from the resurgence
In the gallery of the mill almost all shops are closed
I find it a shame to take the tourist hostage after paying for his parking
Me who wanted to make my wife discover the gulf I am disgusted 🤧🤧🤧🤧
One could say trapped to tourist
Following a stop it is forbidden to approach the chasm path closed by a barrier 150 meters from the resurgence
In the gallery of the mill almost all shops are closed
I find it a shame to take the tourist hostage after paying for his parking
Me who wanted to make my wife discover the gulf I am disgusted 🤧🤧🤧🤧
One could say trapped to tourist
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Written June 30, 2024
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Martine V
Grisolles, France129 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
A very beautiful natural site. Pleasant shaded walk along the Sorgue to the source. We were lucky enough to see the sinkhole full and an exceptional flow. For safety reasons, a barrier (passable, under its responsibility) limits access to the chasm. On the way, interesting visit to the paper mill.
Written April 24, 2024
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Alexandre S
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
Really not great. Parking is paid even when you park away from the city. The city is very touristy and overpriced. And no indication that access to the cave is closed before the entrance to the Gorges. Not much to do with it. We only stayed an hour. Really disappointed by the municipality for this deplorable organization. This town is just a money pump with no respect for its visitors. I don't recommend visiting.
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Written November 17, 2024
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Daniel D
39 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Excellent guided tour by the Mixed Union of the Sorgue Committee.
We discovered and rediscovered the Fontaine de Vaucluse, the explanations, the history, the geology, the details, the demonstrations and some anecdotes, top...
Thank you Christelle and the volunteers
End of visit and day with a very pleasant concert...
We discovered and rediscovered the Fontaine de Vaucluse, the explanations, the history, the geology, the details, the demonstrations and some anecdotes, top...
Thank you Christelle and the volunteers
End of visit and day with a very pleasant concert...
Written May 6, 2024
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How long does the walk to the mouth of the spring take?
Written January 19, 2020
Hi, what is the best way to go to Fontaine de Vaucluse from Avignon centre? As far as I searched, I found the train which will be arrived at "L’Isle-sur-Sorgue—Fontaine-de-Vaucluse", but I'm confused that this train is going to Fontaine de Vaucluse or L'Isle sur Sorgue. I'll be so appreciated if you can answer me. Merci.
Written August 12, 2018
We had a rental car. Traveling through Provence is very difficult without one. There is no mass transit between the cities. There may be some buses but not sure about that. I was hesitant about driving but it was really quite easy. You must visit Fontaine de Vaucluse! It’s so beautiful! Good luck!
Written August 13, 2018
Bonjour,
Il vous suffisait juste de franchir le grillage qui est à terre et vous aviez accès à la résurgence.
J'y suis allé hier matin tôt afin de commencer une longue rando depuis la résurgence, et n'ai pas eu de problème pour y accéder !
Written March 19, 2018
toilettes publiques pres du parking tres mal tenues !!!
Written November 2, 2015
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