Laàs (; ) is a
commune in the
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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department in south-western
France
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.
Neighbouring villages include
Orriule to the north,
Andrein to the north-west,
Narp to the east,
Barraute-Camu to the west, and
Montfort to the south.
The town is notable for its self-declared secession from France as the Principality of Laàs en Béarn.
Principality of Laàs
The Principality of Laàs en Béarn is an initiative of the mayor of Laàs, Jacques Pédehontaà. He first proposed the idea in August 2011 to protest against the administrative reforms of the French government.
As of May 2014, the principality is registered as a non-profit association in the Prefecture of
Pau. In August 2014, it presented three animation projects, including a
Hollywood Walk of Fame
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-like boulevard.
The Principality officially declared its independence on 1 January 2015.
See also
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Communes of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department
The following is a list of the 545 Communes of France, communes of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Departments of France, department of France.
The communes cooperate in the following Communes of France#Intercommunality, intercommunalities (as of 202 ...
External links
Official website of the Principality of LaàsFacebook page of the Principality of Laàs
References
Communes of Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Béarn
Secessionist towns and cities
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