Joyeuse, Ardèche
Joyeuse (Occitan: Juèsa)is a commune in the French department of Ardèche in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is the seat of the canton of Joyeuse. Joyeuse has a population of 1,487 people as of the year 1999.[1]
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Coordinates: 44°28′49″N 4°14′19″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
Department | Ardèche |
Arrondissement | Largentière |
Canton | Joyeuse |
Intercommunality | Pays Beaume Drobie |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jacques Lacour |
Area 1 | 13.04 km2 (5.03 sq mi) |
Population (1999) | 1,483 |
• Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 07110 /07260 |
Elevation | 120–323 m (394–1,060 ft) (avg. 180 m or 590 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Geography
Joyeuse can be found in the region of Bas-Vivarais that has a lot of history. It can be found in the valley of the Beaume, which is a tributary of the Ardèche River.
People connected to Joyeuse
- Marcus Julius Bassus, Roman consul, whose tomb is near Joyeuse
- Charlemagne, starter of Joyeuse
- Duke Anne de Joyeuse
- Cardinal François de Joyeuse
- Duchess Henriette Catherine de Joyeuse
- La Grande Mademoiselle, Anne Marie Louise d'Orléans de Montpensier
- François Boissel
Twin town
Joyeuse is twinned with Jupille and Vilassar de Dalt.
Gallery
- Château de Joyeuse
- Former college of the Oratorians
- Church of Saint Peter
Related pages
References
- "List of populations and communes of the Ardeche department". Retrieved 2008-04-15.
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