Courthezon tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chateauneuf-du-Pape at 5 km from Courthezon

Hotels & holiday rentals

Places to visit nearby

Excursions & Activities

Car hire in France

Hotels & holiday rentals

Excursions & Activities

Visit Courthezon: highlights and tourist information

Courthezon is situated in the Vaucluse department and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Courthezon in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateauneuf-du-Pape at 5 km and Ancient Theatre of Orange at 8 km.

Courthezon, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

at 5 km (direction west-south-west)

Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a pretty village in Vaucluse, overlooked by a ruined castle and well...

See Chateauneuf-du-Pape guide

Ancient Theatre of Orange

Ancient Monument at 8 km (direction north-west)

The Antique Theatre in Orange is one of the best preserved Roman theatres in...

See Ancient Theatre of Orange guide

Orange

Heritage Site at 8 km (direction north-west)

Orange is best known for its Roman monuments such as the very good condition...

See Orange guide

Naturoptère

at 12 km (direction north-north-west)

Naturoptere is a biodiversity centre where you can learn of the interaction between nature...

See Naturoptère guide

Carpentras

at 14 km (direction east)

Carpentras is a sizeable town, and although not always considered a 'tourist town' we...

See Carpentras guide

Villeneuve-les-Avignon

at 15 km (direction south-west), in the Gard department

Losing out in visitor numbers to famous Avignon across the river, in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon you...

See Villeneuve-les-Avignon guide

Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres

at 15 km (direction west), in the Gard department

Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres is a small historic village with several imposing historic monuments in the Gard...

See Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres guide

Avignon Bridge

Bridge at 16 km (direction south-south-west)

The Pont Saint-Benezet is the remaining part of the bridge on the Rhone in...

See Avignon Bridge guide

Papal Palace, Avignon

Castle at 16 km (direction south-south-west)

The Papal Palace in Avignon is the most imposing gothic palace in Europe...

See Papal Palace, Avignon guide

Avignon

Heritage Site at 16 km (direction south-south-west)

The Pope's Palace, the Pont d'Avignon and an attractive town centre make Avignon very...

See Avignon guide

Pernes-les-Fontaines

at 17 km (direction east-south-east)

Pernes-les-Fontaines takes its name from the large number of historic fountains in the town...

See Pernes-les-Fontaines guide

Seguret

Most Beautiful Village at 18 km (direction north-east)

Seguret is a very picturesque village east of Orange, now classified among the most...

See Seguret guide

Dentelles de Montmirail

at 18 km (direction east-north-east)

Although at quite low altitude the jagged peaks of the Dentelles-de-Montmirail are a lovely...

See Dentelles de Montmirail guide

Le Barroux

at 18 km (direction east-north-east)

From the castle ramparts in Le Barroux you have very far-reaching views across the...

See Le Barroux guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Vaucluse

Find Chateauneuf-du-Pape hotels & holiday rentals

Reserve excursions near Courthezon

Map of places to visit near Courthezon

Markets in and near Courthezon

Market days in Courthezon: weekly market: Friday;

• Courthezon: market Friday (0km)
• Orange: market every day except Sunday (8km)
• Roquemaure: market Tuesday (9km)
• Sorgues: market Sunday (9km)
• Vedene: market Tuesday (13km)
• Carpentras: market Friday - seasonal market only (14km)
• Le Pontet: market Thursday (14km)
• Piolenc: market Monday (14km)
• Villeneuve-les-Avignon: market Thursday (15km)
• Avignon: market every day except Monday (17km)

More information about Courthezon, Provence

Tourist attractions near Courthezon, France

What to do at Courthezon? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Courthezon.

Grand sites of France

• Pont du Gard (32km)
• Mont Ventoux (33km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (45km)
• Gorges de l'Ardeche (53km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (8km)
• Avignon Centre (16km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Seguret (18km)
• Venasque (23km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (31km)
• Gordes (32km)
• Aigueze (36km)
• Menerbes (38km)
• Roussillon (39km)
• Baux-de-Provence (39km)
• Lourmarin (52km)

National Monuments

• Fort Saint-Andre (15km)
• Glanum (33km)
• Montmajour Abbey (46km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Pernes-les-Fontaines (17km)
• Beaucaire (36km)
• Nyons (37km)
• Apt (47km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Alpilles (41km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Repos de Montfavet (Avignon) (16km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (23km)
• Collégiale Notre Dame des Anges (Sorgues) (25km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (31km)
• Abbaye de Sénanque (Gordes) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (36km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (38km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (44km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Montmajour (Arles) (46km)
• Abbaye de Silvacane (La Roque-d'Antheron) (53km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du château de Brantes (8km)
• Jarditrain (20km)
• Jardin aquatique « Aux fleurs de l'eau (27km)
• Jardin des herbes (36km)
• Jardin de l'Alchimiste (36km)
• Jardin de la Louve (45km)
• Jardins de la Fontaine (50km)
• Jardin à la française du Pavillon de Galon (56km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Villeneuve-les-Avignon (15km)
• Avignon (17km)
• Viviers (47km)
• Nimes (50km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Dentelles de Montmirail (18km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (31km)
• Gorges de la Nesque (36km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (39km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (44km)
• Gorges de Régalon (45km)

Towns of Art and history

• Carpentras (14km)
• Vaison-la-Romaine (23km)
• Uzes (38km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (33km)

Geography and distances

Courthezon is in the south-east of France at 16 kilometres from Avignon, the department capital (general information: Courthezon is 565 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into Nice or Marseille airport. Driving is also possible - coming by car to the region takes about 10 hours from the cross-channel ferry ports. For driving distances to Courthezon from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bedarrides, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Jonquieres and Orange.

This page in French: Visiter Courthezon