Located between Carpentras and Isle sur la Sorgue, Pernes les Fontaines
as its name suggests is the fountain town...More than 40 ancient fountains
can be found in the village, which took its characteristic title in 1936.
Mossy, sculptured, massive, or more discrete the fountains were installed
from the second half of the XVIII° century. Hence a large selection of
styles can be found which will please connoisseurs of this genre. The
most famous are the so called "Gigot" next to the Ferrande tower
and the Cormoran next to the covered market.
 The trail which takes you past the 40 little wonders is an excellent
excuse to discover the heritage and other charms of the village of Pernes
les Fontaines always accompanied by the gentle murmur of water in the
background.
You'll pass by some beautiful Town Houses from the XVII° and XVIII°
centuries, Notre Dame gateway, remains of the ramparts, the dungeon
of the ancient "château des Comtes de Toulouse" (ruins), the XVII°.
covered market. Take a while to visit the Ferrande Tower from the XIII°.
There are some wonderful frescoes from the same period and a pretty
museum of Comtadin costumes with lace, dresses and other ancient linen
and fabrics. |
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