Fabras

Fabras

The chateau in Fabras
Fabras

Coordinates: 44°39′03″N 4°17′25″E / 44.6508°N 4.2903°ECoordinates: 44°39′03″N 4°17′25″E / 44.6508°N 4.2903°E
Country France
Region Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Largentière
Canton Thueyts
Intercommunality Source de l'Ardèche
Government
 • Mayor (2008–2014) Cédric d'Imperio
Area1 7.52 km2 (2.90 sq mi)
Population (2008)2 360
 • Density 48/km2 (120/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 07087 / 07380
Elevation 279–607 m (915–1,991 ft)
(avg. 450 m or 1,480 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.

Fabras is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.

Geography

The river Lignon forms all of the commune's western border; the river Ardèche forms small part of its northeastern border.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962156—    
1968188+20.5%
1975185−1.6%
1982214+15.7%
1990265+23.8%
1999276+4.2%
2008360+30.4%

Personalities

Colette Bonzo (1917–1967): expressionist painter who exhibited in Paris, in the provinces and abroad. She worked mainly in Paris and bought the Château du Pin in 1957. She is buried in the cemetery of Fabras. Some of his works are presented to the public at the Chateau du Pin.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Official Website of Château du Pin
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