Aubenas-les-Alpes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aubenas-les-Alpes
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Aubenas-les-Alpes plain
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 Aubenas-les-Alpes
Location in France
Aubenas-les-Alpes
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Alpes-de-Haute-Provence | |
| Arrondissement | Forcalquier | |
| Canton | Reillanne | |
| Intercommunality | Haute-Provence Pays de Banon | |
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7.93 km2 (3.06 sq mi) | |
| Population
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95 | |
| • Density | 11.98/km2 (31.03/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
04012 /04110
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| Elevation | 480–780 m (1,570–2,560 ft) (avg. 650 m or 2,130 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Aubenas-les-Alpes is a charming small town, also called a 'commune,' located in the beautiful south-eastern part of France. It's nestled in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, which is part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The Largue river flows along its eastern side, adding to its natural beauty.
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Welcome to Aubenas-les-Alpes!
Aubenas-les-Alpes is a quiet and peaceful place. It's known for its lovely natural surroundings. The town is a great example of a small French commune.
Where is Aubenas-les-Alpes?
This commune is found in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. This area is in the south-east of France. It is part of the larger Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The town is about 650 meters (2,130 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 480 meters, and its highest is 780 meters.
Nature and Surroundings
The Largue river is an important natural feature here. It forms the eastern border of the commune. You can see a bridge crossing the Largue river in the area. The landscape also includes low hills. These hills are especially noticeable in the southern part of the commune.
Life in the Commune
Even though it's a small place, Aubenas-les-Alpes has important buildings. The Town Hall, where local decisions are made, used to be an old presbytery. A presbytery is a house for a priest. Inside the Town Hall, you can find a special fireplace. It is decorated with a style called gypserie. This is a type of plasterwork.
The town also has a beautiful church. It is called the Church of the Assumption. Inside, you can see an altar and a painting of The Assumption. There is also a Chapel of the Virgin. Some old decorations, like a frieze, show a pilgrimage. This is a journey to a holy place. There is also modern stained glass in the church.
Images for kids
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Aubenas-les-Alpes on the upper course of river Largue
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A bridge over the Largue.
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Low relief hills in the south of the commune.
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Plaque on the War memorial at Aubenas.
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The Aubenas Town Hall in the old presbytery
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Village Pump
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Fireplace decorated in gypserie from the old presbytery (Now the Town Hall)
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The Vicarage
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Church of the Assumption
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The Altar
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The Altar with the painting of The Assumption
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Detail of the painting
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Chapel of the Virgin
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An old frieze depicting the pilgrimage to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle
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Modern stained glass
See also
In Spanish: Aubenas-les-Alpes para niños
