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 Pertuis comes from the Latin word Pertus, which means passage way, or hole . Indeed Pertuis’ role as a passage way gave it great economic importance over time. Pertuis lies next to the Durance River, a wild river in the past and difficult to cross. The Durance is the natural border between the Bouches du Rhône and Vaucluse counties, between the Aix area and the Aigues area, of which Pertuis is the capital. The Durance has fashioned the plains south of Pertuis, and given rise to strong farming activity during the 19th century. Today the potato and the asparagus are two main crops.
To the north, the landscapes are steeper, leading to small hills called “Coulets”, which are the foothills of the Luberon range. Here, the outstanding sunshine and soils are conducive to wine production, and give excellent A.O.C. Côtes du Luberon wines which have a great reputation.
Visit the historical centre of Pertuis on your own, using the descriptive, posted trail map available at the Pertuis Office de Tourisme.
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