Barcelonnette

Barcelonette is a commune with 2667 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the north- east of the department of Alpes- de -Haute -Provence, Provence- Alpes- Côte d' Azur. Very close to the Italian border Barcelonette between Provence, Piedmont, and the Dauphiné. Nestled between two mountain ranges is Barcelonette a mountain town in 1138 meters in the heart of the Valley of Ubaye and is its largest city.

Geography

The municipality is located in a wide, fertile valley on the right bank of the Ubaye and is a well-known summer resort.

Barcelonette is the seat of sub-prefecture in the eponymous arrondissement.

Attractions

See also: List of Monuments historiques in Barcelonette

The city for the so-called "Villas mexicaines " is known. Many emigrants from Barcelonette and environment studied in the 19th century economic success in Mexico. They faced the end of the century even the largest subgroup of Mexico French. Her social sense of togetherness was widely known, among other reasons, many came to wealth. After their return from Barcelonette they built there and in other towns of the valley Ubaye magnificent villas.

Economy

The economy is dominated by small businesses. A large number of companies Barcelo Cute depends on tourism. As for the real estate market, the total number of accommodations was 3160 in 2007, with almost 39% was used by the owners as a principal residence. These accommodations are divided into 30 % detached houses and 65 % flats. Almost 50 % of these units are second homes (including the opportunity accommodations ), 43% of primary residences and 8.6 % are vacant. The median price of a new or old property was around 3197 euros per square meter. The median price fell during the last years and has approached in September 2010 to € 2651 or leveled 1880-2250 €. With the hiring of the price per m² is € 22.22 per month. The Place Manuel Quarter is the most in demand of the city.

Traffic

Barcelonette located near many high alpine passes and is therefore attractive for bicycle and motorcycle tourist. To the south the road D902 run over the Col de la Cayolle to St. Martin d' Entraunes and the D908 over the Col d' Allos by Colmar. These two places are connected via the Col des Champs. To the east you reach the Col de la Bonette ( 2802 m) and the Col de Larche (Italian: Colle della Maddalena ). In the north, the Col de Vars is.