Le Bersac
| Le Bersac | ||
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  Le Bersac | ||
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Location within Provence-A.-C.d'A. region  Le Bersac | ||
| Coordinates: 44°24′45″N 5°45′02″E / 44.4125°N 5.7506°ECoordinates: 44°24′45″N 5°45′02″E / 44.4125°N 5.7506°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes | |
| Arrondissement | Gap | |
| Canton | Serres | |
| Intercommunality | Serres | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Dominique Drouillard | |
| Area1 | 8.02 km2 (3.10 sq mi) | |
| Population (2008)2 | 153 | |
| • Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 05021 / 05700 | |
| Elevation |
636–1,299 m (2,087–4,262 ft) (avg. 700 m or 2,300 ft) | |
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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. | ||
Le Bersac is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.
Population
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 99 | — |
| 1968 | 112 | +13.1% |
| 1975 | 102 | −8.9% |
| 1982 | 118 | +15.7% |
| 1990 | 97 | −17.8% |
| 1999 | 134 | +38.1% |
| 2008 | 153 | +14.2% |
Tourism
Although now emerging as a preferred tourist destination, the area has retained its charm and character. Restaurants, fishing, hiking, swimming, off-road exploring, and cross-country skiing are just some of the many activities available. The favourable weather patterns and local alpine ski areas make this a top year-round destination.
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