Athos-Aspis facts for kids

Athos-Aspis is a small commune located in the southwestern part of France. It is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département.

What is Athos-Aspis?

Athos-Aspis is a type of local area in France called a commune. Think of a commune like a town or a village. It's the smallest way that France is divided up for local government. Each commune has its own mayor and local council.

Where is Athos-Aspis located?

This commune is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area. This is a larger region in France known as a département. A département is similar to a county or a state in other countries. The Pyrénées-Atlantiques département is in the very southwest of France, close to the border with Spain and the Pyrenees mountains.

Why is Athos-Aspis special?

Athos-Aspis is known for its connection to a famous story. It is said to be the home of the musketeer Athos. He is one of the main characters from the famous novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. The remains of an old castle, the Château of Athos-Aspis, can still be seen there.

See also

In Spanish: Athos-Aspis para niños

Images for kids

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  Remains of the Château of Athos-Aspis, where the musketeer Athos lived

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  Church of Saint-Pierre

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  Entrance to the church