Puget-Rostang Explained

Puget-Rostang
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Puget-Rostang 06.svg
Arrondissement:Nice
Canton:Vence
Insee:06098
Postal Code:06260
Mayor:Philippe Hachet[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Coordinates:43.9747°N 6.9183°W
Elevation M:771
Elevation Min M:537
Elevation Max M:1738
Area Km2:22.46

Puget-Rostang (in French pronounced as /pyʒɛ ʁɔstɑ̃/; Occitan (post 1500);: Lo Puget Rostanh; Italian: Poggetto Rostang) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes département in southeastern France.

Geography

The commune is traversed by the Cianavelle and the Raton River.

It is located 70km (40miles) from Nice and 6km (04miles) from Puget-Théniers, seat of the canton.

The climate is Mediterranean, tempered by the 700m (2,300feet) altitude. Winters are brisk, but with no snow.

The village lies at the confluence of the Mairola and the Riou d’Auvare. The valley of the Mairola lies east and west and is dominated by the Mount Cimaillon (1514 m), which was topped by a castle.

Economy

Until the middle of the 19th century, the village raised just enough to feed itself. Grain grew poorly in the rocky soil, and the vineyards only provided enough for family consumption. Each family had a few sheep and a couple of goats. The only notable product was prunes.

Since that time, artisanal products have dominated the economy. An eco-museum featuring tools and implements attracts visitors to the region.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 2 December 2020. fr.