Calavon

The River at Beaumettes

The Coulon (also called Calavon ) is a river in France, which runs in the Provence- Alpes- Côte d' Azur. It rises in the municipality of Banon, drained initially in a southerly direction, then turns west and ends after a total of 88 kilometers northwest of Cavaillon as a right tributary of the Durance. The Coulon crosses on his way the departments of Alpes- de -Haute -Provence and Vaucluse and the Luberon Regional Nature Park.

The water flow constantly changes between periods of drought and normal water flow. Flood events are difficult to predict and often show catastrophic effects, as most recently in December 2008.

Places on the river

• Valsaintes
• Oppedette
• Viens
• Céreste
• Rustrel
• Apt
• Cavaillon

Attractions

• Imposing Gorges d' Oppedette south of the village Oppedette
• Roman bridge Pont Julien over the Coulon