Valdoule
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Location of Valdoule  | |
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| Coordinates: 44°28′08″N 5°30′50″E / 44.469°N 5.514°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes |
| Arrondissement | Gap |
| Canton | Serres |
| Intercommunality | CC du Sisteronais-Buëch |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Gérard Tenoux[1] |
Area 1 | 58.51 km2 (22.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | 213 |
| • Density | 3.6/km2 (9.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 05024 /05150 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Valdoule (French pronunciation: [valdul]) is a commune in the department of Hautes-Alpes, southeastern France. The municipality was established on 1 July 2017 by merger of the former communes of Bruis (the seat), Montmorin and Sainte-Marie.[3]
Geographical Location
[edit]Situated in the Baronnies region, Valdoule lies west of Gap and north of Serres. The commune shares a border with the Drôme department and the commune of La Charce.
Historical Context
[edit]The creation of Valdoule aimed to streamline local administration and enhance communal services by uniting Bruis, Montmorin, and Sainte-Marie into a single entity.
Demographics
[edit]As of 2017, Valdoule had a population of 214 residents, resulting in a low population density of approximately 3.64 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Natural Features
[edit]The commune is traversed by the Oule River, a 32.7 km watercourse originating in Montmorin and flowing into the Eygues River at Rémuzat.
Climate
[edit]Valdoule experiences a Mediterranean-influenced climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The region's elevation contributes to temperature variations and occasional snowfall during winter months.
Tourism and Heritage
[edit]Valdoule offers several points of interest:
- Montmorin Village: This perched village features recently renovated "pas d’âne" stepped pathways, leading visitors through its charming streets. Sisteron Buech
- Bruis Tower: A medieval dungeon situated on a narrow plateau covered with broom, accessible via a hiking trail. Sisteron Buech
- Sainte-Marie's Seigneurial Residence: A notable manor house with a distinctive tower, reflecting the area's historical architecture. Sisteron Buech
The commune is also known for its natural beauty, including walnut groves and the scenic Gorges des Archettes
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ Arrêté préfectoral 24 March 2017 (in French)
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