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Villars
A view of Villars with vineyards
A view of Villars with vineyards
Coat of arms of Villars
Coat of arms
Villars is located in France
Villars
Villars
Location in France
Villars is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Villars
Villars
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Vaucluse
Arrondissement Apt
Canton Apt
Area
1
30.05 km2 (11.60 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
686
 • Density 22.829/km2 (59.13/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
84145 /84400
Elevation 247–1,184 m (810–3,885 ft)
(avg. 300 m or 980 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Villars, Vaucluse is a small and charming commune (which is like a town or village) located in the beautiful south of France. It is part of the Vaucluse department, which is in the larger Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Villars is known for its lovely landscapes, including rolling hills and vineyards.

Discovering Villars

Villars is a quiet place with a population of about 686 people, based on a 1999 count. It's a great example of a traditional French village. The area covers about 30 square kilometers (about 11.6 square miles).

Where is Villars Located?

Villars is nestled in the heart of the Vaucluse department. This area is famous for its sunny weather and stunning natural beauty. The commune sits at an elevation of about 300 meters (around 984 feet) above sea level. However, the land around Villars varies quite a bit, from a low point of 247 meters (810 feet) to a high point of 1184 meters (3,885 feet). This means there are both valleys and hills, making the scenery very interesting.

Life and Landscape in Villars

Life in Villars is often connected to the land. The image of Villars shows many vineyards, which are fields where grapes are grown. These grapes are used to make wine, a very important part of the economy and culture in this region of France. The warm climate of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is perfect for growing grapes and other crops.

Villars by JM Rosier
A beautiful view of Villars with its vineyards.

Who Leads Villars?

Like all communes in France, Villars has a local government that helps run the town. The leader of the commune is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Villars was Alain Massel. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community. They manage things like local services, town planning, and making sure the village is a good place to live for everyone.

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