Vaucluse

department, France

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Vaucluse is a department in southeastern France, located within the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region. It was historically part of the Comtat-Venaissin, a papal enclave that was incorporated into France during the French Revolution in 1791. The capital of the Comtat-Venaissin was Carpentras, which is now a part of Vaucluse. The department's landscape varies from the foothills of the Alps to plains irrigated by rivers like the Rhône, Durance, and Sorgue. The region has a rich history, having been influenced by Greek colonies, the Romans, and various ruling dynasties before its final union with France.12

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Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur
Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, and Vaucluse. Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur is bounded by the régions of Occitanie to the west and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to the north. Other boundaries include Italy to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The région is nearly coextensive with the historic region of Provence. The capital…
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Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, and Vaucluse. Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur is bounded by the régions of Occitanie to the west and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to the north. Other boundaries include Italy to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The région is nearly coextensive with the historic region of Provence. The capital…
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