The capital is Avignon, known for the Palais des Papes and the famous Pont d'Avignon.
The department symbolizes the classic image of Provence: lavender fields, ochre cliffs (like those in Roussillon and the "Provençal Colorado").
Mont Ventoux (the "Giant of Provence," famous from the Tour de France).
Beautiful medieval hilltop villages such as Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Ménerbes, and Les Baux (partly neighboring but strongly associated).
The Fontaine de Vaucluse spring (from which the name derives = Vallis Clausa = closed valley).
Côtes du Rhône wines, olives, truffles, and markets.
It's a very touristy area with abundant natural beauty, historical sites (Roman remains in Vaison-la-Romaine and Orange), antiques in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, and typical Provençal charm.
In short: the beating heart of Provence!
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