Pernes les Fontaines a small village of Provence beside the camp-site

Located at 20 km of the camp-site, Pernes les Fontaines, it “beads of the comtat” is a small town of 10 000 inhabitants which however will astonish you: its ramparts of the 13th century, jewel cases of an old city at the authentic houses and the 40 fountains, will in particular enable you to discover the treasures of the Tower of the Clock and the Ferrande Tower.
Under the suzerainty of the Counts de Toulouse, Pernes became at the 11th century, the capital of Comtat Venaissin. It is at that time that the seneshal of the Counts de Toulouse settles with Pernes les Fontaines, in the current TURN OF the CLOCK (Vestige of the Castle of the Counts de Toulouse).

The Ferrande Tower is a vestige of the history animated of Provence in the Middle Ages: it is equipped with Frescos of the 13th century preserved admirably well relattant the battles of Charles of Anjou, count de Provence, to reconquer Sicily in the name of the Pope. (To visit: to address itself to the Tourist office).

The Door and the bridge Notre-Dame are also not to miss, they will lead you directly to the Church located Extra-muros. A small stone staircase will also enable you to go down to make a ballade in edges of Nesques, where would mix with you Boulistes and Weeping willow.
La Croix Couverte is the only specimen of Provence of what one called the “beautiful crosses”. The rebirth also offered its batch of treasure: the Hotel of Brancas, current Town hall, has a splendid classical architecture, and a remarkable Main staircase. Without forgetting the 4 large Fountains of which most beautiful: The Fountain of the Cormorant.

What to make with Pernes les Fontaines? Besides its historical heritage, Pernes your proposes various museums: the Museum of the Comtadin Costume, the Museum of the Traditions Of Provence, the Comtadin Museum of the Cycle, but also of the Art gallery T of the showrooms. The MOTOR BIKE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE of Pernes les Fontaines is of famous national, and of many demonstration mechanics are organized there. In August do not miss FONT' ART, a festival of Art of the Street which attracts each year of the thousands of spectators! The Market of Pernes, Every Saturday morning, is also recognized for the quality of its products, and its user-friendliness.
Pernes les Fontaines is an excursion to make at the time of your vacancies in Provence with the camp-site Verguettes.