Hauterive facts for kids

Hauterive is a name that means "high bank" or "high river" in French. Because of this meaning, many towns and places in French-speaking areas have been named Hauterive. It's like how many places in English might be called "Riverside" or "Highland."

This name can refer to several different places:

In Switzerland

• Hauterive, Neuchâtel: A town in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It's known for its beautiful views and quiet atmosphere.
• Hauterive, Fribourg: A municipality in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. This area is famous for the historic Abbey of Hauterive.

In France

• Hauterive, Allier: A commune in the Allier department in central France.
• Hauterive, Orne: A commune in the Orne department in northwestern France.
• Hauterive, Yonne: A commune in the Yonne department in central France.

In Canada

• Hauterive, Quebec: This was once a separate town in Canada, but it is now part of a larger city called Baie-Comeau in Quebec.

Related pages

• Abbey of Hauterive: A very old and important monastery located in Posieux, which is part of Hauterive, Fribourg, Switzerland. It has a long history and beautiful architecture.
• Hauterive-la-Fresse: A commune in the Doubs department of France, which is another place with a similar name.
• Hauterives: A commune in the Drôme department of France, also sharing a similar name.

See also

In Spanish: Hauterive para niños