Mirambeau, Charente-Maritime
Mirambeau is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France.
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 The church and surroundings in Mirambeau | |
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Location of Mirambeau 
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| Coordinates: 45°22′27″N 0°34′09″W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Charente-Maritime |
| Arrondissement | Jonzac |
| Canton | Pons |
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| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Sylvie Rodeau |
| Area 1 | 26.94 km2 (10.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 1,492 |
| • Density | 55/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 17236 /17150 |
| Elevation | 9–108 m (30–354 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Mirambeau is situated on the Via Turonensis, the ancient pilgrimage route from Paris to Santiago de Compostela via Tours.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1962 | 1,480 | — |
| 1968 | 1,541 | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 1,364 | −11.5% |
| 1982 | 1,344 | −1.5% |
| 1990 | 1,409 | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 1,461 | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 1,486 | +1.7% |
The inhabitants of the town of Mirambeau are called Mirambeaulais.
Chateau Mirambeau
Chateau Mirambeau
First mentioned in the 11th century, the magnificent Chateau Mirambeau castle is situated on a 40-meter-high hill overlooking the town. Today it is used as a 5-star hotel with 22 rooms and a restaurant.
References
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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