Chaudon-Norante

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Chaudon-Norante, Rural commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

The territory extends across 137 square kilometers along the Asse River, with elevations ranging from 628 to 1,612 meters above sea level.

In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte made a strategic stop in the hamlet of La Clappe during his return journey from Elba to Paris.

The community consists of three main residential areas: Norante, Chaudon, and La Clappe, each maintaining its distinct architectural character.

The central town hall provides administrative services to 185 residents spread across the three districts of the municipal territory.

The area contains Lake Norante and belongs to the Geological Reserve of Haute-Provence, containing numerous ancient marine fossils.

Location: canton of Barrême

Location: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Location: arrondissement of Castellane

Inception: September 23, 1908

Elevation above the sea: 992 m

Shares border with: Barrême, Beynes, Clumanc, Digne-les-Bains, Entrages, Saint-Jacques, Senez

Phone: +33492342475

Email: mairie-chaudon-norante@orange.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.97944,6.31222

Latest update: June 1, 2025 12:29

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