Largentière

Largentière
region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department	Ardèche
Arrondissement	Largentière
Canton	Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
Community association	Val de Ligne
Coordinates	44 ° 33 ' N , 4 ° 18' E Coordinates: 44 ° 33 ' N , 4 ° 18' E
height	147-420 m
surface	7.22 km 2
Residents	1,629 (January 1, 2017)
Population density	226 inhabitants / km 2
Post Code	07110
INSEE code	07132
Website	www.largentiere.net
	; Largentière Castle

Largentière is a French commune with 1629 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2017) in the Ardèche department . The inhabitants call themselves "Largentiérois".

geography

Largentière is located in the narrow valley of the Ligne , about 15 kilometers from the center of Aubena . The municipality is part of the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Natural Park .

history

Even the Romans mined lead and silver in the Lignetal, hence the name of the place. The mines, some of which are still visible today, were mainly used between the 9th and 15th centuries. In the 19th century, Largentière developed into an industrial city with its own rail connection. In 1982 the railway was shut down.

Population development

year	1962	1968	1975	1982	1990	1999	2007	2017
Residents	1819	2888	2782	2520	1990	1942	1820	1629
Sources: Cassini and INSEE

Attractions

The castle from the 13th century dominates the place
The medieval town center is interesting with its partially preserved city fortifications and often only one meter wide alleys
The 13th century church of Nôtre-Dame-des-Pommiers is a fortified church

Web links

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