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Country	France
Region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department	Ardèche
Arrondissement	Tournon-sur-Rhône
Canton	Haut-Vivarais
Intercommunality	Annonay Rhône Agglo
Area ¹	12.15 km² (4.69 sq mi)
Population (Jan. 2019)	1,253
• Density	103.13/km² (267.10/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	07013 /07290
Elevation	147–397 m (482–1,302 ft) (avg. 360 m or 1,180 ft)
¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Ardoix is a small town located in the southern part of France. It is part of the Ardèche region, which is called a département. Ardoix is known as a "commune", which is like a local government area or a small administrative district in France. It is a quiet place where about 1,250 people live.

Discover Ardoix
- What is a Commune?
- Life in Ardoix
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Discover Ardoix

Ardoix is found in the Ardèche département, which is known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The town is nestled in a scenic area, not far from the Ay Gorges. These gorges are deep valleys often carved by rivers.

What is a Commune?

In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village that has its own local council and a mayor. The mayor helps run the town and makes decisions for the people living there. Ardoix has its own mayor, Sylvie Bonnet, who helps manage the town's daily life.

Life in Ardoix

Ardoix is a small community. It covers an area of about 12 square kilometers (about 4.7 square miles). The town's elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 147 meters to 397 meters. This varied landscape can include hills and valleys. Life in Ardoix is generally peaceful, typical of many small French towns.