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   Vaucluse (French:; Provençal: Vauclusa (Classical norm) or Vau-Cluso (Mistralian norm)) is a department in the southeastern French region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It had a population of 561,469 as of 2019. [2]

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3. www.francethisway.com › regions › vaucluseVaucluse, France: travel guide and attractions in Vaucluse ...

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   Vaucluse travel guide and tourist information, with scenic highlights and places to visit inclduing the Luberon and the city of Avignon in Vaucluse, Provence, France.

4. provence-alpes-cotedazur.com › towns › vaucluseVaucluse Tourism - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Tourisme

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   Located in the heart of Provence, the Vaucluse department has a rich natural, cultural and built heritage: church, castle, museum… The marked trails allow visitors to discover the preserved nature: lavender fields, hills covered with garrigue, ocher cliffs, etc.

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5. thegoodlifefrance.com › the-most-beautifulThe most beautiful villages of Vaucluse Provence

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   Vaucluse in Provence is a land of sweet scents, lavender fields, olive groves and vineyards. It’s the perfect place to visit and watch the world go by from a terraced café. Visit colourful markets, sip aperitifs under the stars and truly indulge in the famous gastronomy of the region.

6. www.avignon-et-provence.com › vaucluseTourism in the Vaucluse : visit the Vaucluse, Avignon, the ...

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   You will be seduced by the Upper Vaucluse, redolent with lavender, truffles and wine, and the places like Vaison the Romaine with its unique Gallo-Roman ruins, the Enclave des Papes, the Mont Ventoux and Sault, or the vineyards of the Rhône Valley.

7. www.francethisway.com › regions › vaucluseVaucluse places to visit and attractions - France This Way

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   Vaucluse places to visit and attractions. Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Vaucluse department of Provence. See also our Vaucluse travel guide.

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   Where is Vaucluse located?

   • The Vaucluse department has a rather large exclave within the Drôme department, the canton of Valréas ( Enclave des Papes ). Vaucluse is also known for its karst, including the karst spring Fontaine de Vaucluse after which "Vauclusian Risings" are named. The most populous commune is Avignon, the prefecture.

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   Why is it called Vaucluse?

   • The name Vaucluse itself derives from the Latin Vallis Clausa ("closed valley") as the valley ends in a cliff face from which the spring emanates. Vaucluse was created on 12 August 1793 out of parts of the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône, Drôme and Basses-Alpes, later renamed Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

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   What is Vaucluse famous for?

   • The Vaucluse department has many famous tourist sites, such as the papal city of Avignon, the Provençal Colorado or the mythical Mont Ventoux.

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   When was Vaucluse created?

   • Vaucluse was created on 12 August 1793 out of parts of the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône, Drôme and Basses-Alpes, later renamed Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. The then rural department was, like the nearby city of Lyon, a hotbed of the French Resistance in World War II . Vaucluse is bordered by the Rhône to the west and the Durance to the south.

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   Why should you visit Vaucluse?

   • Whether you are an amateur or a seasoned sportsperson, everyone here has access to these wild landscapes. Vaucluse, a choice tourist destination, attracts every year many holidaymakers who come to visit renowned tourist sites.

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   Why is Avignon called Vaucluse?

   • The department's prefecture is Avignon . It is named after a spring, the Fontaine de Vaucluse, one of the largest karst springs in the world. The name Vaucluse itself derives from the Latin Vallis Clausa ("closed valley") as the valley ends in a cliff face from which the spring emanates.

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9. www.france-voyage.com › travel-guide › vaucluseGuide of the Vaucluse 2024 - Tourism, Holidays & Weekends

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   In the heart of Provence, the Vaucluse offers incredible treasures with its exceptional natural sites and an important cultural and architectural heritage. Featuring a landscape of hills and mountains, lavender fields, wild gorges and ochre cliffs, the département is also popular for its charming, picturesque villages, colourful markets ...