Étroubles
Comune in Aosta Valley, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Étroubles (French pronunciation: [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]
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Étroubles | |
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| Comune di Étroubles Commune d'Étroubles | |
 View of Étroubles | |
.svg) Coat of arms | |
Location of Étroubles  | |
  Étroubles Location of Étroubles in Italy  Étroubles Étroubles (Aosta Valley) | |
| Coordinates: 45°49′N 7°13′E | |
| 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 |
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 Grand-Saint-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
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