Saint-Maurice-en-Chalencon facts for kids
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Saint-Maurice-en-Chalencon
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Canton | Vernoux-en-Vivarais |
| Intercommunality | Eyrieux aux Serres |
| Area
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7.81 km2 (3.02 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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181 |
| • Density | 23.18/km2 (60.02/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07274 /07190
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| Elevation | 219–727 m (719–2,385 ft) (avg. 550 m or 1,800 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Maurice-en-Chalencon is a small village in the southern part of France. It is part of a larger area called the Ardèche département. A commune is like a small town or district. A département is similar to a county or region.
This charming French village is known for being the birthplace of a very famous artist.
About Saint-Maurice-en-Chalencon
Saint-Maurice-en-Chalencon is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It sits in the beautiful countryside of the Ardèche département. The village is quite small, with only about 181 people living there as of 1999.
The area around Saint-Maurice-en-Chalencon has varying heights. It ranges from 219 meters (about 718 feet) to 727 meters (about 2,385 feet) above sea level. The village itself is around 550 meters (about 1,804 feet) high.
Local Government
Like all French communes, Saint-Maurice-en-Chalencon has a mayor. The mayor helps to manage the village and its services. Annie Louis was the mayor from 2001 to 2008. The commune is also part of a larger group of towns called an "intercommunality." This group works together on shared projects.
Famous People from Saint-Maurice-en-Chalencon
One of the most famous people born in Saint-Maurice-en-Chalencon is Eugène Delacroix. He was born here in 1798. Delacroix became a very important French painter. He is known for his exciting and colorful artwork.
Delacroix was a leader in the Romantic art movement. This style of art focused on emotion, drama, and imagination. He painted many famous works, including "Liberty Leading the People." He passed away in 1863. His birthplace makes Saint-Maurice-en-Chalencon a special place for art history fans.
