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Шаблон:For Шаблон:Infobox French commune

Cavaillon (Шаблон:IPA-fr; Шаблон:Lang-oc) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France.[1] It is situated in the Durance Valley, at the foot of the Luberon mountains.

History

Cavaillon was already a city in the Gallo-Roman period, and has several minor relics from that era, including a 1st century triumphal arch.[2] Other minor relics of the Roman period have been found to the south of the town, on the site of the ancient Cabellio.[3] It was the seat of the bishops of Cavaillon from the 4th century[4] until the French Revolution.[3] Saint Veran was bishop here in the 6th century,Шаблон:Citation needed and the 12th-century cathedral is dedicated to him. In the Middle Ages Cavaillon was part of the Comtat Venaissin.[3]

Geography

Cavaillon is part of the Regional and Natural Park of Luberon (parc naturel régional du Luberon) in the French Department of Vaucluse.

The Calavon, a tributary of the Durance locally called Coulon, flows westward through the middle of the commune.

The Durance forms the commune's south-western border.

Population

Шаблон:Historical populations

Economy

Cavaillon is famous for its melons, as well as other early fruits and vegetables.[3]

Famous people

Sights

Twin towns

See also

References

Шаблон:Reflist

External links

Шаблон:Commons category

Шаблон:Vaucluse communes

Шаблон:Authority control