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Cavaillon (Frankrijk)

, Cavaillon, France
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Cavaillon is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.HistorySaint Veran was bishop here in the 6th century.GeographyCavaillon is part of the Regional and Natural Park of Luberon in the French Department of VaucluseThe 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.EconomyCavaillon is famous for its melons.Sights Cavaillon Cathedral Ancient Diocese of Cavaillon Colline St-Jacques LuberonTwin townsCavaillon has been twinned with Weinheim, Germany, since 1958 and Langhirano, Italy, since 2001.

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