Vanasque, France

Venasque is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. It is a member of L…
Venasque is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France Association. The area has many tourist attractions, such as the nearby Mount Vaucluse, a park with several tennis courts, and many open areas. The town of Venasque stands on a hill, surrounded on all sides by ramparts in various states of disrepair. It is home to many notable foreigners, such as Darius Brubeck. It has a beautiful forest surrounding it, with picturesque trails and several shepherds' dwellings made out of rocks piled together to create domed huts.
  • Country: France
  • Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
  • Area: 35.01 km² (13.52 sq mi)
  • Elevation: 137–639 m (449–2,096 ft) · (avg. 310 m or 1,020 ft)
  • Department: Vaucluse
  • Arrondissement: Carpentras
  • Canton: Pernes-les-Fontaines

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