Fontaine-de-Vaucluse FRANCE 🇫🇷 A Guided Walk 🤩 A Gem in Provence [4k]

📌 Location: Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Provence, South of France
🇬🇧 Bonjour! Welcome to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, a riverside village in the heart of the Vaucluse département.
Nestled in a remote valley of Provence, the enchanting village of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
This picturesque locale, renowned for its crystal-clear Sorgue River emanating from a mysterious spring, is steeped in history and legend.
With its origins tracing back to the early 11th century, the village boasts a rich tapestry of cultural and natural attractions, including the ancient paper mills, the serene Gardens of Petrarch, and the remnants of a medieval castle perched atop the village, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding valley.
Join me as we embark on a journey through the cobbled streets of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, exploring its historic sites and uncovering the tales of Petrarch's love for Laura, which have left an indelible mark on this idyllic Provençal village.
Welcome to a place where history and legend intertwine, inviting you to step back in time and experience the beauty and mystery of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
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🎦 Filmed in high-quality 4K in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, 25 October 2023.
Turn on optional [CC] English (United Kingdom) captions to follow the commentaries.
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- Chasing Autumn in Provence: A Traveller's Tale: frenchmoments.eu/autumn-in-pr...
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✅ Chapter Markers
00:00 Intro
00:38 Church
01:55 Place de la Colonne
03:41 Waterwheel
07:15 Chemin de la Fontaine
15:32 Source of the Sorgue
16:32 Looking for the "other source"
18:11 On the way to Petrarch
19:40 Petrarch's Garden
25:00 Calades
27:01 Ascent to the castle
29:30 Castle of the Cavaillon's Bishops
33:15 Final words
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📝 Follow along using the transcript!
My commentary during the visit is delivered in English, accented with a touch of my French accent 😉.
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[@FrenchMoments]

I'm delighted to present my new video of a guided walk around Fontaine-de-Vaucluse that I took on a beautiful sunny day in October. Thanks for your likes and shares!
✅ Chapter Markers
00:00 Intro
00:38 Church
01:55 Place de la Colonne
03:41 Waterwheel
07:15 Chemin de la Fontaine
15:32 Source of the Sorgue
16:32 Looking for the "other source"
18:11 On the way to Petrarch
19:40 Petrarch's Garden
25:00 Calades
27:01 Ascent to the castle
29:30 Castle of the Cavaillon's Bishops
33:15 Final words

[@suepurdy3463]

Je vous en prie

[@francisguernier3517]

Belle promenade guidée de Fontaine - de - Vaucluse 👍

[@FrenchMoments]

Merci pour le commentaire ! :-)

[@Habdogwriter]

i know the time and effort you put in to plan, right, narrate, and produce these super enjoyable videos is A LOT - just for us to enjoy! Merci Beaucoup!!!!

[@FrenchMoments]

Thank you very much!

[@karenabel6218]

The view along the river is gorgeous, the water is so clear and turquoise color. I really enjoy your commentary as well as the virtual walk. Thank you.

[@FrenchMoments]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the video and appreciated the beautiful views along the Sorgue River. It’s always a pleasure to share these wonderful experiences with others. Stay tuned for more adventures and thank you for joining me on this virtual walk through Fontaine-de-Vaucluse!

[@voyageursautourdumonde]

Merci pour cette belle decouverte, merci pour le partage

[@FrenchMoments]

Avec plaisir, un grand merci !

[@peterwarner8738]

What a charming place! Love it! ❤

[@FrenchMoments]

It is indeed!

[@marie-cg5477]

Quel magnifique endroit que ce village traversé par la Sorgue avec ses incroyables couleurs et l’impressionnant site du château ! À visiter aussi la papeterie qui fonctionne avec des machine d’un autre temps et produit un papier étonnant

[@FrenchMoments]

Merci !! C'est effectivement un site magnifique, particulièrement sous les rayons du soleil ! 🤩 On a qu'une hâte : y revenir !

[@suepurdy3463]

Thank you Pierre, for this amazing and brilliantly presented video. I have been to Fontaine de Vaucluse a few times, with my late husband, friends and on my own. I find it the most serene and relaxing place. I choose to park a few hundred metres from the commune on the road from Isle sur la Sorgue mostly after the marché but also later in the day for dinner. I have seen the source empty and full and they are different but beautiful either way. You have given me a permanent record which I can watch whenever I feel the need to reflect on my visits.Thank you for this, Pierre, from a long time Australian fan of French Moments. Sue.

[@FrenchMoments]

Thank you so much Sue for your kind message and your memories of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Greetings to Australia! :)

[@merrileemorrison-cotter8539]

At 32:46, across the valley from the castle, looks like caves. IS that so? If not, what are they?

[@FrenchMoments]

I asked myself the same question. These caves or caverns are not accessible by a signposted path and there is very little information about them on the internet. I wouldn't be surprised if these karstic caves were home to people in the distant past.