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| Ardèche | |
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| Missing image Blason_france_Ardèche_petit.jpg Coat of Arms of Ardèche Details | |
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| Number | 07 |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Prefecture | Privas |
| Subprefectures | Largentière Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Population | Ranked 76th
52 /km² |
| Area | 5,529 km² |
| Arrondissements | 3 |
| Cantons | 33 |
| Communes | 339 |
| President of the general council | Michel Teston |
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Ardèche is a département in south-central France named after the Ardèche River.
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History
Ardèche was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the province of Vivarais.
Geography
The department is part of the current region of Rhone-Alpes and is surrounded by the French departments of Drôme, Vaucluse, Gard, Lozère, Haute-Loire, and Isère.
Demographics
The inhabitants of the department are called Ardéchois.
Culture
With its rivers and streams, Ardèche has become a favorite place for canoe and kayak enthusiasts from around the world. Ardèche contains a part of the Cévennes National Park.
Miscellaneous topics
List of the communes of the Ardèche département
External links
- Circuits découverte en Ardèche / Discovery tours - Ardèche Discovery tours (http://www.ardeche-sud-tourisme.com) (English French)
- Prefecture website (http://www.ardeche.pref.gouv.fr/) (in French)
- Conseil Général website (http:/www.cg07.fr/) (in French)
- Ardeche Online - French Ardèche-related websites guide (http://www.ardeche-online.com/) (in French)
- Ardèche Web Guide - Ardèche Tourism Guide (http://www.ardecheweb.com/) (in French)
- Parc Régional des monts d'Ardèche - Ardèche Regional Park (http://www.ardecheweb.com/liens/fiche/parc.htm) (in French)
- Parc National des Cévennes - Cévennes National Park (http://www.bsi.fr/pnc/index.asp) (in French)
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