Fontaine-de-Vaucluse: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a picturesque village in southeastern France, known for its remarkable natural spring, which is the largest in France and one of the most powerful in the world. The village takes its name from the Latin Vallis Clausa, meaning 'closed valley,' referring to its location at the foot of steep limestone cliffs.

The spring has been a source of fascination for centuries and was notably home to the famous 14th-century Italian poet Petrarch, who wrote many of his works here. The village's cultural heritage is closely tied to its natural wonder, with historical paper mills that used the spring's water power, some of which have been converted into museums. The area's unique geology and historical significance have made it an important site for both natural and cultural heritage in the Provence region.