Coustellet
Coordinates: 43 ° 52 ' N , 5 ° 9' E
Coustellet is a village in Provence in France . It belongs to the municipality of Maubec in the Vaucluse department in the region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur .
geography
Coustellet is located at the foot of the Luberon , in the Calavon Valley , about 10 km southwest of the municipality of Gordes , in the center of the Luberon Regional Nature Park .
history
Archaeological excavations have found graves, pottery and flint in Coustellet, proving that the area was inhabited in prehistoric times.
Attractions
- From April to November every Sunday and in July and August also every Wednesday evening, the Marché Paysan , a farmers' market with products from the region, takes place in Coustellet .
- At Easter, a flea market attracts visitors from the area to Coustellet.
- The Musée de la Lavande ( Lavender Museum), founded in 1991, shows the importance of lavender in the cultural history of Provence.
Market scene in Coustellet
Market scene in Coustellet
Market scene in Coustellet
Web links
Commons : Coustellet - collection of images, videos and audio files
