Find your new life
Located in the PACA region, just above Marseille and Montpellier, the Vaucluse is part of the Provençal hinterland, where cicadas, perched villages, and endless lavender fields abound. Avignon, its largest city, and Gordes, considered one of the most beautiful villages in France, are just examples of the richness of this dynamic, cultural, and vibrant department. The Vaucluse is enhanced by stunning landscapes, rich gastronomy, and 300 days of sunshine per year!
Easily accessible by TGV and just a stone’s throw from the sea without the Côte d’Azur prices, discover why the Vaucluse is an ideal department to start a new life!
A welcoming, sun-drenched department of manageable size, the Vaucluse is as rich in landscapes as it is in culture. With numerous events and festivals, it offers a fantastic playground for sports enthusiasts and outdoor activity lovers.
With its Mediterranean climate, 300 days of sunshine per year, relaxed pace, rich gastronomy, flavorful products, as well as numerous infrastructures and accessibility, the Vaucluse ticks all the boxes for a high quality of life!
Moving here also means gaining more space, as the region is full of traditional Provençal farmhouses and old farms with large plots and gardens.
The department is well connected, particularly thanks to the train (Avignon station) and the nearby Marseille airport. It only takes an hour to reach Marseille or Montpellier, and 2 hours and 20 minutes by TGV to get to Paris.
Green vineyards, purple lavender fields, ochre mountains... the Vaucluse is full of breathtaking landscapes that you’ll never tire of discovering and rediscovering with the changing seasons, whether along hiking trails or cycling paths.
Several cities in the Vaucluse rank highly in the national ranking of cities and villages with the best quality of life. Avignon, Sablet, Faucon, Pernes-les-Fontaines, Carpentras, Cavaillon, Le Pontet, Vaison-la-Romaine, Apt, etc., all feature in the rankings, which are based on 187 criteria (including quality of life, safety, local taxes, transport, shops and services, health, education, sports and leisure, solidarity, real estate attractiveness, environmental protection…) and sorted according to demographic groups.
More affordable than in the neighboring coastal departments, the real estate market in the Vaucluse offers excellent opportunities! The median price per square meter is €2,800, although this varies significantly depending on the property and its location: a house in Avignon or Gordes, for example, costs twice as much as a farmhouse in the Vaucluse countryside. The diversity of available properties, from farmhouses in need of renovation to riverside villas, as well as apartments or townhouses, offers opportunities for all tastes and budgets.
When thinking about the Vaucluse, agriculture and tourism sectors often come to mind. However, the department offers more opportunities than one might think! To learn more about the job market, feel free to consult local organizations such as associations (APEC, Force Cadres, APECITA, FENUM…), France Travail, or training centers, in addition to the usual job search sites.
With its gentle way of life and wide variety of activities, it’s no surprise that so many retirees, both French and foreign, choose to settle in the region. Attracting more and more seniors seeking a new life, the department is taking steps to improve their daily lives. Numerous associations, dedicated sports activities, transportation measures, and personal assistance services are in place to make life easier for seniors!
Whether you are looking for a dynamic city like Avignon or a peaceful village like Sablet, the Vaucluse offers an exceptionally pleasant living environment, combining historical heritage, natural beauty, sunny climate, and friendliness, all just an hour from the Mediterranean! For those seeking a higher quality of life in France, this southern department is an ideal choice.
Photo: Lord and Sons on Green acres
