Joucas

Joucas (Jocaç[2] in Occitan) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The town is located on the perimeter of the Parc naturel régional du Luberon.

Joucas
Commune
A general view of the village of Joucas
Coat of arms
Location of Joucas
Joucas
Joucas
Coordinates: 43°55′36″N 5°15′10″E
CountryFrance
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
DepartmentVaucluse
ArrondissementApt
CantonApt
Government
 • Mayor (2001–2008) Lucien Aubert
Area
1
8.29 km2 (3.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2017-01-01)[1]
338
 • Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
84057 /84220
Elevation178–447 m (584–1,467 ft)
(avg. 263 m or 863 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

Located between two of the "most beautiful villages in France," Gordes and Roussillon, Joucas is a small hilltop village of Monts de Vaucluse. From the village one can see the surrounding plain and ochre hills of Roussillon. Like other hilltop villages in the region, the village location was selected in part due to the good views, which allowed inhabitants to see enemies approaching from far away.

Population

Evolution of population graph between 1794 to 2006

Tourism

Like all municipalities in the Luberon, tourism plays a role, directly or indirectly, in the local economy. There are several main types of tourism in the Luberon. Historical and cultural tourism relies on the rich heritage of the hilltop villages. Vacation tourism has resulted in the significant development of cottages, hotels and rentals, a large concentration of pools, and activities such as the Provençal markets. Finally, green tourism benefits from the many hiking trails and protected lands in the Luberon and surroundings. Tourism (hotels, guest houses and restaurants, including a starred Michelin) is an important part of the Joucas economy.

Places to see
  • Joucas church
  • inside the church
  • Old wash house
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See also

References
  1. "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  2. Toponimia occitana de Vauclusa / Occitan Toponymy of Vaucluse
  3. Joucas, Notice communale sur le site Cassini de l'EHESS.
  4. Joucas, Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE.



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