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Serrières
Serrières vue générale.JPG
Coat of arms of Serrières
Coat of arms
Serrières is located in France
Serrières
Serrières
Location in France
Serrières is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Serrières
Serrières
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Tournon-sur-Rhône
Canton Serrières
Intercommunality Vivarhône
Area
1
3.96 km2 (1.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
1,154
 • Density 291.4/km2 (754.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
07313 /06983
Elevation 135–371 m (443–1,217 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Serrières is a small town, also called a commune, located in the Ardèche area of southern France. It's a charming place with a long history, nestled by the Rhône River.

Discovering Serrières

Serrières is a commune, which is like a local government area in France. It's part of the Ardèche département, which is similar to a county or a state. The town is known for its beautiful views and its connection to the Rhône River.

Where is Serrières Located?

Serrières is found in the Ardèche département, which is in the southern part of France. It sits right on the banks of the Rhône River, an important waterway in France. The town is also part of the Tournon-sur-Rhône area, known as an arrondissement.

How High is Serrières?

The land in Serrières varies in height. The lowest parts of the commune are about 135 meters (443 feet) above sea level. The highest points reach up to 371 meters (1,217 feet). This difference in height means the landscape can be quite interesting.

What is Serrières Like?

Serrières covers an area of about 3.96 square kilometers (1.53 square miles). In 2006, about 1,154 people lived there. It's a small community where people live and work, often enjoying the natural beauty around them.

Life in Serrières

Life in Serrières is typical of a small French town. Residents enjoy local services and the quiet atmosphere. The town is part of a group of communes called Vivarhône, which helps them work together on projects.

Who Leads Serrières?

Like all communes in France, Serrières has a mayor who leads the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Serrières was Laurent Torgue. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people.

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