Le Pontet, Vaucluse
Le Pontet (Provençal: Lo Pontet) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
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| Coordinates: 43°57′54″N 4°51′38″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Vaucluse |
| Arrondissement | Avignon |
| Canton | Le Pontet |
| Intercommunality | CA Grand Avignon |
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| • Mayor (2014–2020) | Joris Hébrard (FN) |
| Area 1 | 10.77 km2 (4.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 17,530 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 84092 /84130 |
| Elevation | 16–30 m (52–98 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
It is the most populous suburb of the city of Avignon, and lies adjacent to the north side of the city. Its citizens are called Pontetienne/Pontetien.
Sport
The city has many sports facilities: two gymnasiums, a municipal swimming pool, athletic field, a rugby field, three main football pitches, basketball courts, a tennis club, etc.
Le Pontet is the home of Championnat de France Amateurs club, US Le Pontet.
Culture
Le Pontet is also a town of culture. Since decades, the Château de Fargues and the Roberty's Domain are the scene of several culture events. The Château de Fargues is also the city's school of music and dance. Le Pontet also has an auditorium, a pétanque area and theaters.
Economy
Le Pontet has one of the main commercial areas of Europe, called Avignon Nord. This area includes hundreds of shops, two shopping centers, a cinema, a bowling alley, and many companies.
External links
- Official website (in French)
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