Living in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the village of the source of the Sorgue
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse has around 650 residents and lies in the Vallis Clausa, the "closed valley" that gave its name to the Vaucluse department. The village grew up around the source of the Sorgue, the largest spring in France and one of the largest in the world. Its crystal-clear waters flow past old waterwheels, stone houses and plane trees.
The heritage is remarkable: the ruins of the castle of the Bishops of Cavaillon overlooking the village, the Romanesque church, the Petrarch Museum dedicated to the poet who lived here, and the Vallis Clausa paper mill, where paper is still made by hand. Out of season, the village returns to its peaceful pace, with walking trails in the Monts de Vaucluse and canoe trips down the Sorgue.
A central location between the Luberon and the Monts de Vaucluse
- L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: 10 min (market, antique dealers, shops)
- Lagnes: 10 min
- Saumane-de-Vaucluse: 10 min
- Gordes: 20 min
- Cavaillon: 20 min
- Avignon and TGV station: 40 min
- Marseille Provence Airport: 1 hr
Schools, shops and services are available in the village and in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Fontaine-de-Vaucluse therefore suits a main residence, a second home in Provence or an investment.
The Fontaine-de-Vaucluse property market
The village is small, properties are scarce and demand is strong from both French and international buyers. Properties on offer mainly include:
- stone village houses, some on the banks of the Sorgue
- Provençal mas and bastides with land on the plain
- villas with pool and hillside views
- character properties and former mills
- commercial premises and businesses (restaurants, shops), supported by visitors to the spring
- building plots
The village's reputation and the scarcity of homes for sale support long-term property values, with strong potential for holiday rentals.
Your estate agent in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Les Clés du Luberon is based in the village. Being here every day gives us in-depth knowledge of every street, actual sale prices and off-market properties.
- Free valuation of your property in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
- A selection of houses, mas and villas for sale matched to your project
- Support with buying or selling commercial premises and businesses
- Support for French and international clients
- Assistance through to signing at the notaire
Les Clés du Luberon
22 avenue Robert Garcin, 84800 Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Contact us or visit our agency in the village.
Frequently asked questions about property in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Where is Fontaine-de-Vaucluse?
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is in the Vaucluse (84800), Provence, at the foot of the Monts de Vaucluse, 10 minutes from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and 40 minutes from Avignon. The village is known for the source of the Sorgue.
What types of property are for sale in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse?
Properties include stone village houses, some on the Sorgue, Provençal mas with land, villas with pool, character properties, commercial premises and businesses, and building plots.
How much does a house cost in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse?
Prices depend on the type of property, its location in the village or on the plain, proximity to the Sorgue, the plot and whether there is a pool. Based in the village, Les Clés du Luberon offers a free valuation based on recent sales.
Why buy a house in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse?
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse combines unique natural heritage, the spring and the Sorgue, with a central location between L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the Luberon and the Monts de Vaucluse. The village is internationally known and properties are scarce.
Can I buy a business in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse?
Yes. Visitors to the source of the Sorgue make the village's restaurants, cafés and shops attractive. Les Clés du Luberon handles the purchase and sale of businesses and commercial premises.
Is Fontaine-de-Vaucluse suitable for holiday rentals?
Yes. The village attracts visitors all year round, especially from spring to autumn. Furnished holiday lets must be declared at the town hall.
Can foreigners buy a house in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse?
Yes. France places no restrictions on foreign buyers. After signing the preliminary contract (compromis de vente), the buyer has a 10-day cooling-off period. The final deed is signed at the notaire, usually about three months later. For existing properties, notaire fees are around 7 to 8% of the price.
How can I get my house in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse valued?
Our agency is at 22 avenue Robert Garcin, in the village. Call us on +33 4 84 85 80 23 or email contact@lesclesduluberon.com for a free on-site valuation.