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Vacqueyras

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Eglise de Vacqueyras.JPG
Coat of arms of Vacqueyras
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Vacqueyras is located in France
Vacqueyras
Vacqueyras
Location in France
Vacqueyras is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Vacqueyras
Vacqueyras
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Vaucluse
Arrondissement Carpentras
Canton Beaumes-de-Venise
Intercommunality Ventoux-Comtat Venaissin
Area
1
8.97 km2 (3.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
1,069
 • Density 119.18/km2 (308.7/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
84136 /84190
Elevation 68–254 m (223–833 ft)
(avg. 147 m or 482 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Vacqueyras is a small town, also called a commune, located in the south of France. In 2015, about 1,260 people lived there. It is part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and is found in the Vaucluse area.

Exploring Vacqueyras

Vacqueyras is a charming place in southern France. It is known for its beautiful scenery. The town is a great example of a traditional French commune.

Where is Vacqueyras Located?

Vacqueyras sits at the southern edge of the Dentelles de Montmirail. These are a range of mountains. The town is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) east of Orange. It is also about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) north of Carpentras. This location places it in a lovely part of the Vaucluse department.

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