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Castelnou, Pyrénées-Orientales
Castelnou (; ) is a Communes of France, commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales Departments of France, department in southern France. Geography Localisation Castelnou is located in the canton of Les Aspres and in the arrondissement of Perpignan. It is part of the Comarques of Northern Catalonia, Northern Catalan comarca of Rosselló (comarca), Rosselló. It is located within the ''subcomarca'' of , with the northern area of the commune being part of . Population Sites of interest * Château de Castelnou : the medieval castle. * The old village, labelled as ''Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, Plus Beaux Villages de France''. * The church of Sainte-Marie du Mercadal, from the 13th century. * The tower of Castelnou, a former watch tower. Gallery Castellnou dels Aspres.jpg, A tower of the castle Castellnou dels Aspres - Santa Maria del Mercadal.JPG, The church of Sainte-Marie du Mercadal 130607 Castelnou-07.jpg, A street in the village Castelnou21.jpg, The village se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Communes Of France
A () is a level of administrative divisions of France, administrative division in the France, French Republic. French are analogous to civil townships and incorporated municipality, municipalities in Canada and the United States; ' in Germany; ' in Italy; ' in Spain; or civil parishes in the United Kingdom. are based on historical geographic communities or villages and are vested with significant powers to manage the populations and land of the geographic area covered. The are the fourth-level administrative divisions of France. vary widely in size and area, from large sprawling cities with millions of inhabitants like Paris, to small hamlet (place), hamlets with only a handful of inhabitants. typically are based on pre-existing villages and facilitate local governance. All have names, but not all named geographic areas or groups of people residing together are ( or ), the difference residing in the lack of administrative powers. Except for the Municipal arrondissem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quadripoint
A quadripoint is a point on Earth where four distinct political territories meet. The territories can be of different types, such as national and provincial. In North America, several such places are commonly known as Four Corners (other), Four Corners. Several examples exist throughout the world that use other names. Usage The word ''quadripoint'' does not appear in the ''Oxford English Dictionary'' or ''Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster Online'', though it has been used since 1964 by the Office of the Geographer of the United States Department of State, and appears in the ''Encyclopædia Britannica'', as well as in the ''The World Factbook, World Factbook'' articles on Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, dating as far back as 1990. History An early instance of four political divisions meeting at a point is the Four Shire Stone in Moreton-in-Marsh, England (attested in the Domesday Book, 1086, and mentioned since 969 if not 772); until 1931, it was the meeting poi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Communes Of The Pyrénées-Orientales Department
The Pyrénées-Orientales departments of France, department is composed of 226 communes of France, communes. Most of the territory (except for the district of Fenolheda) formed a part of the Principality of Catalonia until 1659, and Catalan language, Catalan is still spoken (in addition to French language, French) by a significant minority of the population. The Catalan names of communes are taken from the ''Enciclopèdia catalana'' and are intended for comparison with the official French names: they do not indicate the current or former linguistic status of the commune. List of intercommunalities The communes cooperate in the following Communes of France#Intercommunality, intercommunalities (as of 2025):Périmètre des groupements en 2025 BANATIC. Accessed 28 May 2025. *Communauté urbaine Perpignan Médit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Plus Beaux Villages De France
(, ) is an independent association created in 1982 for the promotion of the tourist appeal of small rural villages with a rich cultural heritage. As of 2024, it numbers 176 member villages (independent Communes of France, ''communes'' or part of a ). It is affiliated to the international association The Most Beautiful Villages in the World. Membership requires meeting certain selection criteria and offers a strategy for development and promotion to tourists. The three initial selection criteria are the rural nature of the village (a population of less than 2,000 inhabitants), the presence of at least two national heritage sites (' or Monument historique, ''monuments historiques'') and local support in the form of a vote by the council. Each village must pay an annual fee to the association and the mayor must sign the association's Quality Charter. If the village fails to meet the requirements of the charter it may be excluded. The association claims membership can bring a rise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Château De Castelnou
The Château de Castelnou (also called the Château Vicomtal) is a medieval castle in the '' commune'' of Castelnou (Catalan: Castellnou dels Aspres) in the French ''département'' of Pyrénées-Orientales. The village of Castelnou takes its name from the castle. The Latin ''castellum novum'' became in Catalan ''castell nou'', the "new castle". History From 990, the castle served as the administrative and military capital of the Viscount of Vallespir. Its irregular pentagonal plan follows the rocky outcrop on which it was built, this elevated position providing defence against enemy attacks. The castle was taken by the troops of James II of Majorca en 1286, and again in 1483. Largely demolished in 1559, it was no longer restored or inhabited and deteriorated throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. At the time of the French Revolution it became the property of the ''commune''. It was sold to Viscount Satgé in 1875 and, by 1900, had become again an elegant and habitable fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrats
Terrats () is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France. Geography Terrats is located in the canton of Les Aspres and in the arrondissement of Perpignan. Population See also *Communes of the Pyrénées-Orientales department The Pyrénées-Orientales departments of France, department is composed of 226 communes of France, communes. Most of the territory (except for the district of Fenolheda) formed a part of the Principality of Catalonia until 1659, and Catalan lan ... References Communes of Pyrénées-Orientales {{PyrénéesOrientales-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sainte-Colombe-de-la-Commanderie
Sainte-Colombe-de-la-Commanderie (; ; , before 1989: ''Sainte-Colombe'') '''' n° 0192, 19 August 1988, p. 10422. is a commune in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montauriol, Pyrénées-Orientales
Montauriol (; ) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France. Geography Montauriol is located in the canton of Les Aspres and in the arrondissement of Céret. Population See also *Communes of the Pyrénées-Orientales department The Pyrénées-Orientales departments of France, department is composed of 226 communes of France, communes. Most of the territory (except for the district of Fenolheda) formed a part of the Principality of Catalonia until 1659, and Catalan lan ... References Communes of Pyrénées-Orientales {{PyrénéesOrientales-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caixas
Caixas (; ) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France. Geography Localisation Caixas is located in the canton of Les Aspres and in the arrondissement of Perpignan. Government and politics Mayors Population See also *Communes of the Pyrénées-Orientales department The Pyrénées-Orientales departments of France, department is composed of 226 communes of France, communes. Most of the territory (except for the district of Fenolheda) formed a part of the Principality of Catalonia until 1659, and Catalan lan ...Caixas web site References Communes of Pyrénées-Orientales {{PyrénéesOrientales-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thuir
Thuir (; Catalan: Tuïr, ) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, southern France. Geography Thuir is located southwest of Perpignan, in the canton of Les Aspres and in the arrondissement of Ceret. It is situated in a plain between the natural zones of the Aspres and the Riberal. Population See also *Communes of the Pyrénées-Orientales department The Pyrénées-Orientales departments of France, department is composed of 226 communes of France, communes. Most of the territory (except for the district of Fenolheda) formed a part of the Principality of Catalonia until 1659, and Catalan lan ... References External links Information in Catalan Encyclopaedia Communes of Pyrénées-Orientales {{PyrénéesOrientales-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camélas
Camélas (; ) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France. Geography Localisation Camélas is located in the canton of Les Aspres and in the arrondissement of Perpignan. Government and politics Mayors Population See also *Communes of the Pyrénées-Orientales department The Pyrénées-Orientales departments of France, department is composed of 226 communes of France, communes. Most of the territory (except for the district of Fenolheda) formed a part of the Principality of Catalonia until 1659, and Catalan lan ... References Communes of Pyrénées-Orientales {{PyrénéesOrientales-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint-Féliu-d'Avall
Saint-Féliu-d'Avall (; ) is a Communes of France, commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales Departments of France, department in southern France. Geography Saint-Féliu-d'Avall is located in the canton of La Vallée de la Têt and in the arrondissement of Perpignan. Population See also *Communes of the Pyrénées-Orientales department References Communes of Pyrénées-Orientales {{PyrénéesOrientales-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
