Malaucène (French pronunciation: [malosɛn]; Occitan: Malaucena) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.

Malaucène is a typical provençal village located in Provence (South of France) at the foot of Mont Ventoux.

It features Medieval, Gallic and Roman structures (even prehistoric vestiges).

The best views are on top of the Calvaire located in the middle of the older part of town.

Local merchants sell olives, salamis, potteries, handicrafts, clothes, etc.