Cavaillon

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Cavaillon is a commune of the Vaucluse département, in southern France.

History

Saint Veran was bishop here in the 6th century.

Economy

Cavaillon is famous for its melons.

Sights

• Cavaillon Cathedral
• Ancient Diocese of Cavaillon

Miscellaneous

• Cavaillon has been twinned with Weinheim, Germany, since 1958.

External links

• Town council website
• Tourism office website
• Website dedicated to the melons of Cavaillon

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