Communauté de communes Coteaux et Châteaux facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Communauté de communes
Coteaux et Châteaux |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Department | Hérault |
| No. of communes | 8 |
| Established | December 31, 1997 |
| Seat | Roujan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,066 km2 (3,500 sq mi) |
| Website | www.coteaux-chateaux.com |
The Communauté de communes Coteaux et Châteaux was a special group of towns and villages in the Hérault area of France. Think of it like a local team of communities working together. This group was part of the Languedoc-Roussillon region.
It was officially started on December 31, 1997. This happened by a decision from the local government office, called the Prefecture. The group later joined with other similar communities on January 1, 2013. They formed a new, bigger group called the Communauté des communes des Avant-Monts du Centre Hérault.
What Was the Coteaux et Châteaux Community?
A "Communauté de communes" is a way for several small towns and villages to work together. They share resources and manage services like waste collection or local development projects. This helps them achieve more than they could alone. The Coteaux et Châteaux community helped its member towns for over 15 years.
Why the Name "Coteaux et Châteaux"?
The name "Coteaux et Châteaux" is French and means "Hillsides and Castles." This name was chosen because of the beautiful landscape in the area. The region is famous for its coteaux, which are sunny hillsides covered in vineyards. It also has many old châteaux, or castles, that add to its history and charm. You can learn more about these words on the Wiktionary: coteau and château.
Towns and Villages in the Community
The Coteaux et Châteaux community included eight different communes. A commune is like a small town or village, often with its own local government. These communes worked together as part of the community.
Here are the communes that were part of the group:
- Fos
- Gabian
- Margon
- Montesquieu
- Neffiès
- Pouzolles
- Roujan
- Vailhan
