Saint-Léger-Vauban
| Saint-Léger-Vauban | |
|---|---|
  Saint-Léger-Vauban | |
|
Location within Burgundy region  Saint-Léger-Vauban | |
| Coordinates: 47°23′16″N 4°02′30″E / 47.3878°N 4.0417°ECoordinates: 47°23′16″N 4°02′30″E / 47.3878°N 4.0417°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Avallon |
| Canton | Quarré-les-Tombes |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2001–) | Gisèle Richard |
| Area | |
| • Land1 | 33.81 km2 (13.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Population2 | 431 |
| • Population2 Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 89349 / 89630 |
| Elevation |
325–566 m (1,066–1,857 ft) (avg. 447 m or 1,467 ft) |
|
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Saint-Léger-Vauban is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.
It lies within the Parc naturel régional du Morvan.
Geography
The town is situated between Rouvray and Quarré-les-Tombes. The nearest large town is Avallon.
History
Saint-Léger-Vauban was originally named Saint Leger, then Saint-Léger-de-Fourcheret, but was renamed in 1867 in honor of Vauban, who was born there.[1]
Sights
The church was restored in 1865 and has a functional bell tower. Saint-Léger-Vauban is also home to the Abbaye de la Pierre Qui Vire, and the Chateau de Rueres.
Economy
Saint-Léger's primary economic activity is farming, though there are several small shops, a post office, school, and multiple cheese makers.
See also
References
- ↑ Saint-Léger-Vauban, Cassini Database (French)
External links
- Official website (French)
