Chorges, commune in Hautes-Alpes, France
Description
Chorges encompasses approximately 153.34 square kilometers in southeastern France, with elevations ranging from 773 to 2,485 meters above sea level, creating diverse mountainous terrain within its boundaries.
History
The town served as a station on the Roman road connecting Briançon to Arles and was once the capital of the Caturiges tribe, with archaeological remnants including a stele dedicated to Emperor Nero.
Culture
The Saint Victor Church dates back to the 12th century and showcases architectural elements from multiple centuries, featuring a Renaissance altar, flamboyant window, and distinctive two-story bell tower structure.
Practical
Located along the N94 road between Gap and Embrun, Chorges uses postal code 05230 and maintains municipal services under Mayor Christian Durand for the 2020-2026 term.
Did you know?
The village features a protected natural site called the Chorges marsh that harbors rich biodiversity, providing opportunities for bird watching and discovering preserved natural environments in the Alpine region.
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Lac de Serre-Ponçon
6.7 km
Demoiselles Coiffées de Pontis
7.4 km
Viaduc de Chanteloube
4.6 km
Îlot Saint-Michel
5.3 km
Barrage de Serre-Ponçon
8.2 km
Mont Colombis
7.2 km
Le Piolit
6.5 km
Église Saint-Victor de Chorges
132 m
Fontaine de Chorges
53 m
Église Saint-Pélade de Réallon
9 km
Les Demoiselles Coiffées
8 km
Plage des Tremouilles
5.1 km
Bench
2.6 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié d'Avançon
7.6 km
Monument départemental des Hautes-Alpes FNACA des Hautes-Alpes
4 km
Église Saint-Pélade de Montgardin
3 km
Église Saint-Apollinaire de Saint-Apollinaire
6.8 km
Chapelle du cimetière de Prunières
3.8 km
Église Saint-Jérôme de Pontis
7.9 km
Église de Prunières
3.9 km
Chapelle des Chaussins
1.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel
5.4 km
Église Notre-Dame de la Colle du Sauze-du-Lac
8.2 km
Église de l'Assomption de Rousset
7.9 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Consolation de La Bâtie-Neuve
6.8 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Chérines
8.4 km
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