Beaumont-du-Ventoux
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Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre in Beaumont-du-Ventoux | ||
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Location within Provence-A.-C.d'A. region  Beaumont-du-Ventoux | ||
| Coordinates: 44°11′01″N 5°09′59″E / 44.1836°N 5.1664°ECoordinates: 44°11′01″N 5°09′59″E / 44.1836°N 5.1664°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Vaucluse | |
| Arrondissement | Carpentras | |
| Canton | Malaucène | |
| Intercommunality | Ventoux-Comtat Venaissin | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2014-2020) | Bernard Charrasse | |
| Area1 | 28.16 km2 (10.87 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013)2 | 299 | |
| • Density | 11/km2 (28/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 84015 / 84340 | |
| Elevation |
357–1,900 m (1,171–6,234 ft) (avg. 425 m or 1,394 ft) | |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
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Beaumont-du-Ventoux is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. This commune wine co-operative "cave" draws on local vineyards. The overall area is at the foothill of the famous Mont Ventoux, a famous cycle stage of the Tour de France.
Monumnets and sights
- Château de Beaumont le Vieux, ruined 10th century castle
See also
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