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Joyeuse
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Coat of arms of Joyeuse
Coat of arms
Joyeuse is located in France
Joyeuse
Joyeuse
Location in France
Joyeuse is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Joyeuse
Joyeuse
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Largentière
Canton Joyeuse
Intercommunality Pays Beaume Drobie
Area
1
 13.04 km2 (5.03 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
 1,483
 • Density 113.73/km2 (294.55/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
07110 /07260
Elevation 120–323 m (394–1,060 ft)
(avg. 180 m or 590 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Joyeuse (pronounced "Jwah-yeuz") is a small town, also called a commune, located in France. It's part of the Ardèche area, which is like a county or "department", within the larger Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes "region". Joyeuse is also the main town, or "seat", of its local area called a canton. In 1999, about 1,487 people lived in Joyeuse.

Geography of Joyeuse

Joyeuse is found in a historic part of France called Bas-Vivarais. The town is located in the valley of the Beaume River. The Beaume River is a smaller river that flows into a larger one called the Ardèche River.

Famous People Connected to Joyeuse

Many interesting people have connections to Joyeuse throughout history. Here are a few:

  • Marcus Julius Bassus: A Roman consul, which was a very important official in ancient Rome. His tomb is located near Joyeuse.
  • Charlemagne: A famous emperor who is said to have started the town of Joyeuse.
  • Duke Anne de Joyeuse: A French nobleman and military commander.
  • Cardinal François de Joyeuse: An important leader in the Catholic Church.
  • Duchess Henriette Catherine de Joyeuse: A noblewoman.
  • La Grande Mademoiselle: A French princess known for her strong personality.
  • François Boissel: Another person with ties to the town.

Twin Towns of Joyeuse

Joyeuse has special friendships with other towns around the world. This is called "twinning". Joyeuse is twinned with:

Gallery

  • Chateau de joyeuse

    Château de Joyeuse, a historic castle in Joyeuse.

  • College des oratoriens

    The former college of the Oratorians, an old school building.

  • Eglise de joyeuse

    The Church of Saint Peter, a beautiful church in the town.

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