Chauzon

Chauzon is a commune with 338 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in Ardèche, in the Rhône -Alpes. Residents will (it) called Chauzonnais.

Geography

Chauzon located in the foothills of the Cevennes, in the extreme south of the department, on the right bank of the Ardèche. In this case, the area borders among others, the neighboring municipalities Ruoms and Vinezac. The next largest city is Aubenas 15 kilometers north-east from the hotel. In addition to the Ardèche and the Ligne flows through the municipal area.

History

The area around Chauzon has been inhabited since the Stone Age. The municipal area traces of an ancient settlement were found dating back to Roman times. In addition, numerous dolmens of limestone and bronze evidence of a settlement 2000 years ago.

1773 Chauzon was appointed to the parish what the place one of the oldest and most important centers of Catholicism made ​​in the region. Emerged this parish is from the Association of Municipalities Balazuc. It is subject even today the Diocese of Viviers.

Policy

Chauzon owned by the community association Gorges de l' Ardèche on. Since March 2008, the non-party Colette Arnaud mayor of the village.

Demographics

Attractions

Chauzon is a village with houses, all of which were built from the limestone typical of the region. He comes from the quarries of Ruoms and was then transported to Chauzon. The houses in the community have therefore been built so close together that only allow narrow alleys between a difficult crossing of the community. Furthermore, the site is home to a church in neo-Gothic style.

Many tourists visit the town and due to its proximity to the famous gorges of Ardeche, which can be a little upriver visited. In addition, many caves are accessible in the municipality. In addition, the popular with climbers inaugurated cliffs are on the Cirque de gens. Other attractions include the meanders of Ligne, and the bottlenecks in the direction Ruoms.