Pertuis (; ) is a commune in Vaucluse, a department in the southeastern Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, south of the Luberon. Pertuis has existed since at least 981, and a castle was first built in the 12th century.

Population

The population has tripled since the 1960s.

International relations

Pertuis is twinned with:

  • Alton, Hampshire, England
  • Herborn, Hesse, Germany
  • Este, Veneto, Italy
  • Utiel, Spain

Notable people from Pertuis

  • Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau (1715–1789), economist
  • Michèle Torr (1947-), singer
  • Cyril Rool (1975-), footballer

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See also

  • Communes of the Vaucluse department

References

  • Official website
  • The portal website