Artigues, Aude facts for kids
Artigues is a small commune located in the south of France. In 2017, it was home to about 73 people, making it a very quiet and peaceful place.
Where is Artigues?
Artigues is found in the Occitanie region, which is a large area in southern France. It's also part of the Aude department. Departments are like counties or smaller administrative areas within a region. Being in the south of France means Artigues often enjoys a warm climate.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest kind of local government area. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council, even if it's very small like Artigues. Communes are important for managing local services and representing the people who live there.
Images for kids
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The Mairie (Town Hall) in Artigues, where local government decisions are made.
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A War Memorial in Artigues, remembering those who served.
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The Church of Saint Nicolas, a historic building in Artigues.
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Inside the Church of Saint Nicolas, showing its simple beauty.
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A Baptismal Font from 1648, showing the long history of the church.
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A statue of Joan of Arc inside the church. She was a famous French heroine.
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Beautiful stained glass windows in the Church of Saint Nicolas.
See also
In Spanish: Artigues (Aude) para niños
