Aujac, Charente-Maritime Explained

Aujac
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Saint-Jean-d'Angély
Canton:Chaniers
Insee:17023
Postal Code:17770
Mayor:Bruno Sogues[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:CC Vals Saintonge
Coordinates:45.845°N -0.394°W
Elevation M:24
Elevation Min M:16
Elevation Max M:33
Area Km2:8.73

Aujac (in French pronounced as /oʒak/) is a commune in the department of Charente-Maritime in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France.

History

The records the parishes in 1686 says that Aujac produces grain, wine and has grasslands

Administration

List of successive mayors:

NameElection to officeLeft office
Jean-Michel BaronMarch 2001March 2008
Claude RullandMarch 20082020
Bruno SoguesMay 2020incumbent

Sights

Fontaine de l'Oriou

An abundant source of water with many underground sources.

Église Saint-Martin

A Romanesque church dating from the twelfth century which was altered greatly during the invasion of the Moors. Evidence of the 3 changes (From Christianity, to Islam and back to Christianity) can be seen in the church.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 9 August 2021. fr.