Fuveau

Fuveau is a commune with 9350 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011 ) in the department of Bouches -du -Rhône in the Provence- Alpes- Côte d' Azur.

Geography

The municipality is located fifteen kilometers south-east of Aix -en- Provence. Neighboring towns are also Gardanne, Gréasque and Mimet. The municipality is part of the Communauté d' agglomération du Pays d' Aix. The municipality consists of the villages of La Barque ( about 1000 inhabitants) and Brogilum (230 inhabitants).

History

Fuveau was first mentioned in the eleventh century. The place was initially dominated by agriculture in the second half of the nineteenth century began the coal mining industry.

Culture and sights

  • Romanesque chapel of Saint Michel
  • Museum of the City transportation

Traffic

The A52 runs through the municipality.

Twinning

Since 2003, a twinning with Santa Teresa di Riva, Sicily.

Demography

Demographics

Age structure

28 percent of the population are 19 years old or younger, but only five percent is 75 years old or older. Thus, the population is younger than the French average.

Picture gallery

Inscription at the Town Hall: liberté égalité fraternité

Pigeon tower ( restored, non-operating)

Center: House - gable and roof

Center: a view of the mountain Sainte- Victoire

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