Located in Provence, in the Vaucluse department, the city of Courthézon is ideally located, close to Avignon and enjoy a cultural dynamism.
Courthézon, stretches under the freshness of the banks of the Seille and Rhoannel, peaceful rivers, a paradise for many mallards and fishermen. In the countryside, the Ouveze borders the city. The richness of the soil produced wine appellations Châteauneuf du Pape and Côtes du Rhône. Prestigious ambassadors, courthézonnais vaults welcome an international clientele.
Here was born one of the first farming villages in Europe. Archaeologists discovered in Courthézon Neolithic sites dating back to 6,000 years before Christ.
The origin of the church dates back to Charlemagne.
The walls and the medieval gates of the twelfth century, beautifully restored in mind and respect their time by the Buildings of France, staged by artistic lighting night, around the old village and are the proud remains of the glorious time of the princes of Orange Courthézon which was the fief.
In the nineteenth century, Elie Dussaud, native son, became an entrepreneur of port works, Courthézon chosen as their home and built the Val-Seille Castle. This small Provencal Versailles Mayor since 1956, appears with its beautiful park, the singer Michèle Torr is the godmother, among the finest in the region town halls. At night he dresses in blue lights to become fairytale palaces and welcome during the summer months in his green theater, numerous and varied free shows. In November, all car enthusiasts come from all sides and invest Courthézon and the countryside to attend or participate in the Championship of France Rally on Earth.
