Pertuis

Pertuis sits between the Durance valley and Luberon mountains at 281 meters elevation, serving as a connection point for regional transportation routes.

The town developed its medieval character through the construction of defense towers in the 14th century, with the Tour Saint-Jacques remaining as the sole survivor.

The Church of Saint-Nicolas, built in 1398, displays architectural elements from different periods and contains marble statues and 17th-century paintings.

Three weekly markets occur in the town center, with the main market on Friday mornings offering local products from the Provence region.

The name Pertuis comes from the Latin word pertusus, meaning pierced, reflecting its geographical position as a natural passage through the landscape.

Location: Communauté d'agglomération du Pays d'Aix

Location: Vaucluse

Location: arrondissement of Apt

Elevation above the sea: 240 m

Shares border with: Jouques, Meyrargues, Peyrolles-en-Provence, Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, La Bastidonne, Ansouis, Mirabeau, La Tour-d'Aigues, Villelaure

Address: Pertuis, France 84120 Pertuis

Phone: +33490790274

Email: communication@mairie-pertuis.fr

Website: http://ville-pertuis.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.69417,5.50306

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59