Piolenc
# Piolenc

Piolenc (French pronunciation: ​; Occitan: Puegoulen) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.

Piolenc is located 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Orange, and about 27 km (17 mi) north of Avignon.

## History

Piolenc was the site of a Cluniac priory.

## Traditions

Wine is the main activity of this city, but the dominant besides of the agricultural production is the "French Provence garlic", as such the "garlic cultural festival" takes place every summer in August, during the last week-end.

## Personalities

Piolenc was the birthplace :

* Jean-Louis Trintignant (1930–2022), actor
* André-Philippe Corsin (1773–1854)

## Twin towns

The town is twinned with Kirchheim am Neckar, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

