Arcis-sur-Aube
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| region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Aube | |
| Arrondissement | Troyes | |
| Canton | Arcis-sur-Aube | |
| Community association | Arcis, Mailly, Ramerupt | |
| Coordinates | 48 ° 32 ' N , 4 ° 8' E | |
| height | 85-124 m | |
| surface | 9.49 km 2 | |
| Residents | 2,870 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 302 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 10700 | |
| INSEE code | 10006 | |
| Website | Arcis-sur-Aube | |
Arcis-sur-Aube is a municipality with 2870 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2017) in the north-eastern French department of Aube . It is located about 27 kilometers north of Troyes in the Grand Est region ( Arrondissement Troyes ) and lies on the banks of the Aube River . It has an area of 9.49 km². The average altitude is 92 meters above sea level. d. M.
history
The battle of Arcis-sur-Aube was fought here from March 20 to 21, 1814 .
Population development
| year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Residents | 2856 | 3213 | 3390 | 3216 | 2855 | 2841 | 2993 | 2835 |
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Attractions
- Castle (18th century) with a large park ( Monument historique )
- Saint-Etienne church, built in the 16th century (Monument historique)
- Danton Monument on the Place de la République
Personalities
- on the lordly family of Arcis-sur-Aube see: Chacenay (noble family)
- the French politician Georges Danton was born on October 26, 1759 in Arcis-sur-Aube.
Partner communities
- Gomaringen in Baden-Württemberg (since 1976)
Web links
Commons : Arcis-sur-Aube - collection of images, videos and audio files
