Courthézon

Courthézon is a commune with 5418 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Vaucluse and the Provence- Alpes- Côte d' Azur.

Location

Courthézon is located nine kilometers south-east of Orange, east of the Rhone. In the immediate vicinity there are the communities Bédarrides, Châteauneuf -du -Pape and Jonquières.

History

The building was created by the Romans fort was built to protect from Orange. The rock layers were used for the ramparts of the old castle.

The municipal area was a quarry, which was used for the construction of the theater of Orange.

During the Wars of the Catholic city was attacked several times by the Huguenots.

Courthézon belonged until its annexation by Louis XIV in 1673 with the Principality of Orange. From 1703 to 1731 the city was under rule of the Conti family and was then, sealed by a contract between the Prince of Conti and Louis XV. , Finally to the royal domain.

End of the 18th century were built from the stones of the ruined castle Prince dams for Ouvèze.

Population Development

Twinning

• Buti, Italy

Attractions

• City walls (11th century)
• Remains of the old Zinnmauern Prince Castle
• Fountains and oratorios
• Clock Tower (1653)
• Church of Saint- Denis (12th century)
• Hospice, 1703 rebuilt
• Market halls of 1730.
• Château de Val- seille (1868 )
• Château Montellier with gardens
• Château de Verclos (13th century)
• Estate of Beaucastel with castle (18th century)
• Châteaux La Font du Loup Pecoulette
• Six chapels

Back of the castle

Wash-house, chapel and fountain

Porte du Prince

Personalities

• Joseph Saurin (1659-1737), French mathematician.
• François Blanc (1806-1877), French mathematician, founded the casinos of Bad Homburg and Monte Carlo