Labergement-Sainte-Marie Explained

Labergement-Sainte-Marie
Commune Status:Commune
Coordinates:46.7756°N 6.2808°W
Insee:25320
Postal Code:25160
Arrondissement:Pontarlier
Canton:Frasne
Mayor:Ludovic Miroudot[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Elevation Min M:846
Elevation Max M:1054
Area Km2:22.12

Labergement-Sainte-Marie (in French pronounced as /labɛʁʒəmɑ̃ sɛ̃t maʁi/) is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in Eastern France.

Geography

The commune is situated 18km (11miles) south of Pontarlier between the Lac de Remoray and Lac de Saint-Point. It is dominated by the Bois de Ban and the forests of Fuvelle and Grande Côte.

History

The commune was formed from two former communes Labergement-Sainte-Marie and Granges-Sainte-Marie in 1972. Both took their names from the Cistercian abbey of Mont-Sainte-Marie.

Demographics

Inhabitants are called Abergeurs (masculine) et Abergeuses (feminine) in French.

Tourism

The rich natural resources of the commune attract many visitors to the lakes and forests. There are numerous hotels, hostels, and furnished apartments available for the visitor, as well as a campground.

Transportation

The commune has a railway station,, on the Dijon–Vallorbe line.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.