Eclassan

Eclassan is a common French, located in the department of the Ardèche and the area the Rhone-Alps.

Geography

Eclassan is located on a plate which overhangs the Rhone, at the level of the communes of Sarras and Saint-Vallier. On the commune of Eclassan one finds a mount called Montbard, dominating the whole of the commune. It culminates with 530m.

History

Administration

Demography

Monuments

Eclassan has a small church in the center of the village. It has a square bell-tower.

In addition, during centuries, the pride of the inhabitants of Eclassan was the Young elm, an old tree several centuries. However, it was victim of a love at first sight during the years 1980 and a tempètes finished falling it. Since, a new young elm was replanted.

In top of Montbard (mount dominating the commune), one finds a small vault and a martyrdom which one can reach thanks to a way of cross, as well as a water tower.

Personalities related to the commune

See too

Common of Ardeche

External bonds

Eclassan on the site of the national geographical Institute
Eclassan on the site of INSEE
Eclassan on the site of Quid
Localization of Eclassan on a chart of France and communes bordering
Plane on Eclassan on Mapquest

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