Viens, Vaucluse

Viens
Commune
18th-century farmhouse
18th-century farmhouse
Coat of arms of Viens
Coat of arms
Location of Viens
Map
Viens is located in France
Viens
Viens
Viens is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Viens
Viens
Coordinates: 43°53′46″N 5°34′03″E / 43.8961°N 5.5675°E / 43.8961; 5.5675
CountryFrance
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
DepartmentVaucluse
ArrondissementApt
CantonApt
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Frédéric Roux[1]
Area
1
34.59 km2 (13.36 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
630
 • Density18/km2 (47/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
84144 /84750
Elevation332–784 m (1,089–2,572 ft)
(avg. 610 m or 2,000 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Viens (Occitan: Viènç) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.

Viens is an ancient village that has retained its appearance as a medieval stronghold. It is famous for its ramparts, Saracen gate and Clock Tower.[1]

Geography

The river Calavon forms most of the commune's south-eastern border.

Landmarks

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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