Joyeuse, Ardèche facts for kids
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 Joyeuse
Location in France
Joyeuse
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Ardèche | |
| Arrondissement | Largentière | |
| Canton | Joyeuse | |
| Intercommunality | Pays Beaume Drobie | |
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13.04 km2 (5.03 sq mi) | |
| Population
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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
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| Elevation | 120–323 m (394–1,060 ft) (avg. 180 m or 590 ft) |
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Joyeuse (Occitan: Juèsa)is a commune in the French department of Ardèche in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is the seat of the canton of Joyeuse. Joyeuse has a population of 1,487 people as of the year 1999.
Geography
Joyeuse can be found in the region of Bas-Vivarais that has a lot of history. It can be found in the valley of the Beaume, which is a tributary of the Ardèche River.
People connected to Joyeuse
- Marcus Julius Bassus, Roman consul, whose tomb is near Joyeuse
- Charlemagne, starter of Joyeuse
- Duke Anne de Joyeuse
- Cardinal François de Joyeuse
- Duchess Henriette Catherine de Joyeuse
- La Grande Mademoiselle, Anne Marie Louise d'Orléans de Montpensier
- François Boissel
Twin town
Joyeuse is twinned with Jupille and Vilassar de Dalt.
Gallery
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Château de Joyeuse
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Former college of the Oratorians
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Church of Saint Peter
Related pages
See also
In Spanish: Joyeuse (Ardèche) para niños
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