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Things to see in Caumont-sur-Durance (France): 25 places and when to go
Caumont-sur-Durance is a town in France, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), Mountains (9), History (5). The best known are Apt Cathedral, Mourre Nègre and Colorado of Rustrel. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.9189, 5.4296
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (16) · Mountains (9) · History (5) · Wildlife (5) · Architecture (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 56 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Saint-Pierre, at 1,256 m.
What to see in Caumont-sur-Durance
The places in and around Caumont-sur-Durance, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Apt CathedralCathedral located in Vaucluse, in France5.4 km
- Mourre NègreMountain of the Alps in France12 km
- Colorado of RustrelFormer ochre quarries near Rustrel in France5.4 km
- Saint-PierreMountain of the Alps in France8.1 km
- Château de Simiane-la-RotondeCastle13 km
- Fort de BuouxCastle ruin12 km
- Géologique du Luberon National Nature ReserveProtected area in France7.7 km
- Aven du RoustiCave12 km
- Château de JavonHistory11 km
- Collet de TravignonSummit7.8 km
- La Grand-MontagneMountain in France5.6 km
- Le BuisseronSummit9.3 km
- Céreste Roman bridgeBridge in Céreste, France; despite its name not built in the Roman bridge15 km
- Distillerie de lavande CheyriasDistillery10 km
- Distillerie de lavande Les AgnelsDistillery8.0 km
- Colline De La BruyèreProtected area in France4 m
- ENS La forêt départementale de SiverguesProtected area9.9 km
- Le Vallon de l'AiguebrunProtected area in France12 km
- ENS Les marnes Aptiennes de la TuilièreProtected area8.9 km
- Jasse du Gros ColletHiking13 km
- le VergerSubpeak of Saint-Pierre in the Alps in France8.1 km
- Mourre BlancRidge prominence of Perréal in the Alps in France5.1 km
- PerréalMountain of the Alps in France5.3 km
- Rognon du DestéouRidge prominence of Mourre Nègre in the Alps in France13 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Tour du Grand Luberon
When to go to Caumont-sur-Durance
The best time to visit Caumont-sur-Durance is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:04
- FebPossible10:15
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:33
- JunBest time15:16
- JulBest time14:58
- AugBest time13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:24
- DecPossible8:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. In April, 25 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Caumont-sur-Durance
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 56 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Gordes30 places21 km
- Saint-Trinit10 places21 km
- Ongles33 places27 km
- Beaumont-de-Pertuis17 places30 km
- Le Barroux39 places37 km
- La Barben25 places37 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Caumont-sur-Durance?
The best known: Apt Cathedral, Mourre Nègre, Colorado of Rustrel, Saint-Pierre, Château de Simiane-la-Rotonde. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Caumont-sur-Durance?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44.
How do you get to Caumont-sur-Durance?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 56 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Caumont-sur-Durance as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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