Charmes-sur-Rhône
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| region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Ardèche | |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône | |
| Canton | Rhône-Eyrieux | |
| Community association | Rhône Crussol | |
| Coordinates | 44 ° 52 ′ N , 4 ° 50 ′ E | |
| height | 106-223 m | |
| surface | 5.95 km 2 | |
| Residents | 2,930 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 492 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 07800 | |
| INSEE code | 07055 | |
 Town Hall ( Hôtel de ville ) |
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Charmes-sur-Rhône is a French commune with 2,930 inhabitants (at January 1, 2017) in the department of Ardèche in the Region Auvergne Rhône-Alpes . Their inhabitants are called Charmésiens and Charmésiennes .
geography
The municipality of Charmes extends on the right bank of the Rhone between Guilherand-Granges and La Voulte-sur-Rhône . Neighboring municipalities are Saint-Georges-les-Bains and La Voulte-sur-Rhône. The next largest city is Guilherand-Granges eight kilometers to the northeast. Within the municipality, the Embroye river flows into the Rhône.
history
The castle, which was built on a rock above the village, was formerly owned by the Crussol family , who received it after a donation in 1228. Until the end of the 15th century, it served as the residence of the feudal lords who were married to the nobles of Uzès . In 1624, the castle had to be demolished on the instructions of Richelieu , of which the ruins are still evidence. The building material used was used to build the village and other houses. This is how the community center came into being. A peculiarity of Charmes was the civil affiliation to the diocese Viviers , while in religious terms it was subordinate to the diocese Valence .
The Roman occupation of the area is confirmed by the existence of numerous necropolises in the municipality. In ancient times the village was called Charmis , named after the Latin expression for dry earth. It was not until 1880 that the municipality was renamed Charmes-sur-Rhône again.
Population development
| year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2009 | 2017 |
| Residents | 944 | 937 | 1142 | 1550 | 1826 | 2070 | 2411 | 2930 |
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Culture and sights
Charmes is a place in a picturesque landscape that developed within the ramparts in the Middle Ages. Outside the walls there are still numerous water mills on the banks of the Rhône, which were built to use the abundant water as an energy source for the local dyeing industry.
The Sentier du Troubadour is an educational trail that brings tourists closer to the medieval history of the village and runs along the old town center. The end of the line is the tower of the same name, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire Rhône valley. The neighboring Rue des Vingtins is a small alley reminiscent of the tax levied by the feudal lords, which allowed them to buy a twentieth part of each farmer's grain harvest to finance the construction of the inner city.
Below the castle ruins, the bell tower stands as the remains of a church.
The main entrance gate to the village is named after the Porte d'Embroye river of the same name . It is in a curve and therefore never ran the risk of being stormed by fighters with a battering ram. The rock on the fountain of the neighboring Place d'Embroye dates from the Neolithic Age and is a remnant of the ancient Protestant cemetery that was located there. The entrance gate under the castle ruins is also called Porte de l'Auberan . Charmes is also home to an old bridge and ruins of the medieval ramparts. The parish church was built in the 19th century and the temple was consecrated in 1839.
The annual village festival Fête de la Surle offers visitors the opportunity to welcome spring and get to know the young, married couples. The origin of this celebration is unknown, but it takes place every year on the first Sunday of Lent.
An important find from antiquity can be seen in the private property of the Montplaisir quarter . The sarcophagus exhibited there contains the body of the senator and consul of the Lyonnaise Alethuis province , who died under the King of Burgundy in 512 AD . The valuable relic was previously on view in the community center and had to be transported via the external stairs of the building when it was installed.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c www.medarus.org ( Memento of the original from January 25, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
