Saint-Martin-des-Puits
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Saint-Martin-des-Puits Sant Martin dels Poses |
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| region | Occitania | |
| Department | Aude | |
| Arrondissement | Narbonne | |
| Canton | Les Corbières | |
| Community association | Région Lézignanaise, Corbières et Minervois | |
| Coordinates | 43 ° 2 ′ N , 2 ° 34 ′ E | |
| height | 170-470 m | |
| surface | 6.94 km 2 | |
| Residents | 28 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 4 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 11220 | |
| INSEE code | 11354 | |
 Saint-Martin-des-Puits - Church of St. Martin |
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Saint-Martin-des-Puits ( Catalan : Sant Martin dels Poses ) is a French commune with 28 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2017) in the Aude department ( Occitania region ). It is one of the smallest municipalities in France . The inhabitants call themselves Podomartinais .
location
The village and church of Saint-Martin-des-Puits are about 200 meters above sea level. d. M. on a loop of the Orbieu river in the mountainous and rocky landscape of the Corbières , on Départementstrasse 212, a good 11 kilometers (driving distance) southwest of the former abbey Sainte-Marie de Lagrasse .
Population development
| year | 1962 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2009 | 2016 |
| Residents | 7th | 10 | 21st | 13 | 20th | 28 |
economy
For centuries, the inhabitants of Saint-Martin-des-Puits lived - largely on the principle of self-sufficiency - from the yields of their stony fields. A small amount of wine was also grown. Today the tourists in the holiday homes ( gîtes ) play an important role in the local income.
history
Hardly any information is available on the history of the place, but a monastery is mentioned as early as the 9th century. Towards the end of the 11th century, the lands of the place belonged to a family named Durfour; However, Bertrand de Durfour had to cede his property to the Lagrasse Abbey. The foundation of a priory, which was dependent on the Lagrasse Abbey and continued until the French Revolution , is documented for the year 1093.
Attractions
St Martin Church
Others
- Otherwise, the townscape offers nothing special. However, the place is ideal - especially in early summer - for walks and hikes in the barren and stony landscape of the Corbières.
literature
- Marcel Durliat : L'Eglise de Saint-Martin-des-puits et son décor peint. Klincksieck, Paris 1972 ( online ).
