Château de Thouzon, Le Thor

Name: Château de Thouzon
Address: Le Thor, France

#2 among attractions in Le Thor

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The castle of Thouzon, now located in the commune of Le Thor, in Vaucluse, France, is a former fortified monastery that belonged to the Benedictines. The church of Sainte-Marie and the chapel of Saint-Pierre are listed as historical monuments by order of June 18, 1987.

Coordinates: 43°56'42"N, 4°59'9"E

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Château de Thouzon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Notre-Dame-du-Lac Church, Collégiale Notre-Dame-des-Anges, Jewish cemetery of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Église Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth.

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Church
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Church
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Cemetery
Jewish cemetery of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
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Church
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Forts and castles
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4.4 miN
44°0'18"N • 4°57'26"E
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Observation decks and towers
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Locality
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Locality
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