Caumont sur Durance

he village of Caumont is located between the cities of Avignon, Cavaillon and l'Isle sur la Sorgue. The old town stands on the slope of a large hill, facing Durance river which delimit its southern territory.

he recent archeological discovery of a rich roman villa attests Caumont as an ancient human settlement.

he place is strategic, Caumont is close to on ancient ford across the Durance, named Bonpas, which permitted the crossing of the dreadful river.

griculture is the prominent economical activity : vineyard on the hill slopes produce "Côtes du Rhône" wines as orchads spread in the Durance plain.

he old village, build on the hill side was protected from the sudden Durance's floods. The church with its rising tower keeps the remains of the cardinal Philippe de Cabassole, Petrarch's great friend. The village still keeps its ancient look, and it holds some noteworthy monuments.