Beaumont-du-Ventoux (French pronunciation: [bomɔ̃ dy vɑ̃tu]; Occitan: Bèumont dau Ventor) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. This commune wine co-operative "cave" draws on local vineyards. The overall area is at the foothill of the famous Mont Ventoux, a famous cycle stage of the Tour de France.
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Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre in Beaumont-du-Ventoux | |
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| Coordinates: 44°11′01″N 5°09′59″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Vaucluse |
| Arrondissement | Carpentras |
| Canton | Vaison-la-Romaine |
| Intercommunality | Ventoux-Comtat Venaissin |
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| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Alain Bremond[1] |
| Area 1 | 28.16 km2 (10.87 sq mi) |
| Population | 296 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (27/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 84015 /84340 |
| Elevation | 357–1,900 m (1,171–6,234 ft) (avg. 425 m or 1,394 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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