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The Vaucluse contains the Giant of Provence, Mt Ventoux, la Gorge de la Nesque, the Roman ampitheatre of Orange... The Ventoux is a land of flavours with the truffles, the cherries of Mont de Venasque and the strawberries from Carpentras.

It is also a paradise for sporting types who can take on the personal and physical challenge to climb the Mont Ventoux on bikes or on foot. In winter, it becomes a mountain resort for skiing.

The Vaucluse region lies in the northern part of Provence. It's main centres are the Avignon, Carpentras, Orange, Apt and Cavaillon.
The Vaucluse is named after the bottomless source of the Sorgue River at Fontaines-de-Vaucluse, Vaucluse in Provençal translates to "closed valley" as this source is at the base of an abrupt cliff.

The region is bordered by the Rhône to the west and the River Durance to the South. Like many regions of Provence it is defined by its mountain ranges from the giant of Provence Mont Ventoux (1,912m alt.), its jagged foothills that are the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Monts de Vaucluse and the Luberon.