Beaumont-du-Ventoux
Beaumont-du-Ventoux (French pronunciation: [bomɔ̃ dy vɑ̃tu]; Occitan: Bèumont dau Ventor) is a rural commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. In 2019, it had a population of 296.
Beaumont-du-Ventoux
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The Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre (French: Chapelle du Saint-Sépulcre) in Beaumont-du-Ventoux | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Beaumont-du-Ventoux | |
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| Coordinates: 44°11′01″N 5°09′59″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Vaucluse |
| Arrondissement | Carpentras |
| Canton | Vaison-la-Romaine |
| Intercommunality | CA Ventoux-Comtat Venaissin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Alain Bremond[1] |
| Area 1 | 28.16 km2 (10.87 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | 304 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (28/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 84015 /84340 |
| Elevation | 357–1,900 m (1,171–6,234 ft) (avg. 425 m or 1,394 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
The commune wine co-operative "cave" draws on local vineyards. The overall area is at the foothill of the famous Mont Ventoux, a renowned cycle stage of the Tour de France.
Monuments and sights
- Château de Beaumont le Vieux, ruined 10th century castle
See also
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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