Estarvielle

Estarvielle is a commune with 31 (as of 1 January 2011) in the department of Hautes -Pyrénées in the Midi-Pyrénées region. It belongs administratively to the district Bagneres- de -Bigorre and Canton Bordères -Louron.

Geography

The municipality is located in the historical county of Bigorre, in the Pays d' Aure. Neighboring municipalities are:

• Cazaux- Fréchet - Anéran Camors in the northwest,
• Mont in the West,
• Loudervielle in the south
• Armenteule in the southwest, as well as
• Adervielle - Pouchergues in the West.

The municipality of the capital is in the Vallée du Louron the river Neste you Louron which also runs through Bordères -Louron. The majority of its territory is mostly mountainous country in altitudes and forest up to the 1100 meters dar. Since this is hardly settled, resulting in a total very low population density.

Demographics

The development of the population is known by censuses conducted since 1962. In the 21st century will be carried out in municipalities with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants Census every five years, in major cities every year.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms depicts two slightly golden crossed spears on red constitute grounds

Management

Since 2001, Henri Armanet mayor ( maire ).

Attractions

The municipality has a number of cultural monuments, which are classified as a monument historique.

• Paroissiale Église Saint -Pierre ( German: Parish Church of St. Peter ): Built in the 12th century and extended in the 16th century parish church
• Chateau Fort ( German: Old Palace): Built in the 13th century and extended in the 19th century