Pertuis, Communal center in Vaucluse, France
Pertuis is a commune in the Vaucluse, positioned between the Durance valley and the Luberon mountains at an elevation of 281 meters (920 feet). The town functions as a connection point along regional transportation routes and features historic structures from its medieval past.
The settlement took shape during the medieval period when defensive towers were built in the 14th century to protect the area. The Tour Saint-Jacques remains the only tower from that era still standing today.
The Church of Saint-Nicolas shapes the town center with its blend of architectural styles and artworks spanning multiple centuries. Visitors can see marble statues and paintings from the 17th century that tell the story of the region's artistic heritage.
The town center hosts three weekly markets, with the main market held on Friday mornings offering local produce from Provence. Planning a visit around market days helps travelers find the best selection of fresh regional products.
The name Pertuis comes from the Latin word pertusus, meaning pierced, referring to its geographical position as a natural passage through the landscape. This strategic location shaped how the town developed as a regional crossroads over centuries.
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Canal de Marseille
3.2 km
Château de La Tour-d'Aigues
5.2 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Pertuis
63 mChâteau-Vieux de Villelaure
4.3 km
Maison de la Reine Jeanne
112 m
Tour Saint-Jacques
258 mÉglise des Carmes de Pertuis
93 mMusée départemental des faïences de La Tour-d'Aigues
5.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Roumegas de la Tour d'Aigues
5 km
Château de la Tour-d'Aigues
5.2 km
Église Notre-Dame de Bonne Aventure à La Bastidonne
5.2 kmCouvent d'Ursulines Sainte-Ursule
98 m
Donjon de Pertuis
105 m
Fontaine des Quatre Saisons
645 m
Pipe organ in Pertuis
63 m
Chapelle de la Charité de Pertuis
217 m
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France de Pertuis
436 m
Maison d'Estienne du Bourguet
5.2 km
Immeuble, 77 rue Durance
69 m
Hôtel de la Charité
225 mBastide La Loubière Iscles
5.7 km
Maison noble de La Tour-d'Aigues
5.1 kmLe Don du Sang
1 kmSanto-Estello
219 mWayside cross
4.7 kmRuins
4.7 kmStatue de Mirabeau
114 mStele, memorial
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