Viens | |
Commune Status: | Commune |
Image Coat Of Arms: | Blason ville fr Viens (Vaucluse).svg |
Arrondissement: | Apt |
Canton: | Apt |
Insee: | 84144 |
Postal Code: | 84750 |
Mayor: | Frédéric Roux[1] |
Term: | 2020 - 2026 |
Coordinates: | 43.8961°N 5.5675°W |
Elevation M: | 610 |
Elevation Min M: | 332 |
Elevation Max M: | 784 |
Area Km2: | 34.59 |
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.https://www.provenceweb.fr/e/vaucluse/viens/viens.htm
The river Calavon forms most of the commune's south-eastern border.