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Vaucluse - For other uses of the name Vaucluse, see Vaucluse (disambiguation)
Vaucluse is a dpartement in the south of France. History The Vaucluse dpartement was created on December 8, 1793 out of parts of the Bouches-du-Rhne, Drme and Basses-Alpes (later renamed Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) dpartements. Geography The Vaucluse is bordered on the West by the Rhne river and by the Durance on its southern border. Mountains cover a significant surface of the territory in the East, with the Mont Ventoux (also called "Giant of Provence") its highest point at 1,912 m, which dominates the natural landscape over the most fertile plain for fruits and vegetables in Southern France. The Vaucluse includes a number of important mountain ranges, notably the Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux and the Luberon. Other important cities include: Orange Economy Demographics - Urban population: 416,301 (83%)
- Rural population: 83,384 (17%)
Culture Miscellaneous topics External links - Conseil Gnral's (dpartement's governing body) website: http://www.cg84.fr/
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