Bédoin
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Location within Provence-A.-C.d'A. region
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Vaucluse | |
| Arrondissement | Carpentras | |
| Canton | Mormoiron | |
| Intercommunality | Ventoux-Comtat Venaissin | |
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| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Luc Reynard | |
| Area1 | 91.03 km2 (35.15 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006)2 | 3,021 | |
| • Density | 33/km2 (86/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 84017 / 84410 | |
| Elevation | 240–1,883 m (787–6,178 ft) (avg. 300 m or 980 ft) |
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Bédoin is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
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Geography
Located at the base of Mont Ventoux, it is the starting point of one of the three routes to the summit of the mountain (the other routes start in Malaucène and Sault).
Sights
Bédoin contains a large Spanish-style church, constructed by Jesuits in 1702.
See also
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