Chénelette

Chénelette
The town hall and school in Chénelette
Coat of arms
Chénelette
Location within Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region  Chénelette
Coordinates: 46°10′10″N 4°29′30″E / 46.1694°N 4.4917°ECoordinates: 46°10′10″N 4°29′30″E / 46.1694°N 4.4917°E
Country	France
Region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department	Rhône
Arrondissement	Villefranche-sur-Saône
Canton	Thizy-les-Bourgs
Intercommunality	Communauté de Communes de la Haute Vallée d'Azergues
Government
• Mayor (2008–2014)	Rémy de l'Escaille
Area^1	11.02 km^2 (4.25 sq mi)
Population (2012)^2	317
• Density	29/km^2 (75/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
INSEE/Postal code	69054 / 69430
Elevation	552–940 m (1,811–3,084 ft) (avg. 660 m or 2,170 ft)
^1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. ^2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Chénelette is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France.

Geography

Chénelette is a small village of approximately 300 people (2012) located in the north-west of the Rhône Department, notably in the Beaujolais region. The surrounding landscape is one of forests, mountains (of the Massif Central), and pastures; and is frequented by hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village has an elevation of 660 meters and enjoys spectacular views. It is located approximately 60 kilometres north-northwest of Lyon (as the crow flies) and about 375 kilometres south-south west of Paris (as the crow flies). It lies between Roanne and Mâcon.

History

Chénelette has its roots from the Middle Ages when, in the thirteenth century, a castle was built at the peak of the Mont Tourvéon (to the east of the village) by Louis de Pieux. Today the ruins of this castle can still be seen by climbing to the top of the mountain, which requires a considerable hike. Chénelette has been significant to the region because it has been a point of convergence for travellers from surrounding areas. During World War Two this region was occupied by German forces and was known for its considerable resistance.

Demographics

Demographic Evolution of Chénelette

1793	1800	1806	1821	1831	1836	1841	1846	1851	1856
670	626	529	529	685	721	749	617	740	668

1861	1866	1872	1876	1881	1886	1891	1896	1901	1906
640	673	671	674	673	645	598	587	567	529

1911	1921	1926	1931	1936	1946	1954	1962	1968	1975
527	450	411	401	384	356	322	266	293	277

1982	1990	1999	2006	2007	2012
270	284	313	332	330	317

See also

Communes of the Rhône department

References

• INSEE