Chappes (Aube)
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| region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Aube | |
| Arrondissement | Troyes | |
| Canton | Bar-sur-Seine | |
| Community association | Barséquanais en Champagne | |
| Coordinates | 48 ° 10 ′ N , 4 ° 15 ′ E | |
| height | 128-182 m | |
| surface | 9.75 km 2 | |
| Residents | 322 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 33 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 10260 | |
| INSEE code | 10083 | |
 small hydroelectric power station in Chappes |
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Chappes is a French commune with 322 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2017) in the Aube department in the Grand Est region ; it belongs to the arrondissement of Troyes and the canton of Bar-sur-Seine .
history
In the year 753 there is evidence of a flour mill on site. In the Middle Ages, Chappes was an important seigneurie that passed its name on to one of the most important families in Champagne, the House of Chappes , Vicomtes de Troyes . At the end of the 14th century, Chappes went to the Aumont family .
Population development
- 1962: 241
- 1968: 249
- 1975: 285
- 1982: 277
- 1990: 280
- 1999: 258
- 2016: 317
Attractions
- Saint-Loup Church, Monument historique
- Paper mill, built in the 17th century
Web links
Commons : Chappes - collection of images, videos and audio files
