Étroubles
Étroble (Valdôtain) | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Étroubles Commune d'Étroubles | |
 View of Étroubles | |
 Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 45°49′N 7°13′E / 45.817°N 7.217°E / 45.817; 7.217 | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Province | none |
| Frazioni | Bézet, Chez-les-Blancs, Cerisey, Échevennoz, Éternod, La Collère, Lavanche, Pallais, Prailles, Vachéry, Véyaz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Massimo Tamone |
| Area | |
• Total | 39 km2 (15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,280 m (4,200 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2022)2 | |
• Total | 478 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Étroubleins |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 11014 |
| Dialing code | 0165 |
| Website | Official website |
Étroubles (French: [etʁubl] ⓘ; Valdôtain: Étroble) is a comune (municipality) in the Italian region of Aosta Valley. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").3
Sights include a bell tower from a now disappeared 15th century Romanesque church and a medieval watchtower (built in the 12th century on a Roman foundation).
History
In Roman times, it was known as Restapolis and was the main centre in the Great St. Bernard Valley. It perhaps housed the local garrison watching the main access from Gaul. In medieval times, it was a stage on the Via Francigena.
Napoleon stayed at Étroubles on 20 May 1800, during his march to Marengo and the eponymous battle.
References
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Valle d'Aosta" (in Italian). Retrieved 31 July 2023.