Peillon
In today's world, Peillon has become a topic of interest to both experts and the general public. With its impact on different aspects of society, Peillon has captured the attention of the global community and generated widespread debate about its implications. From its emergence to its evolution over time, Peillon has left an indelible mark on history and has caused a series of significant changes in various areas. In this article, we will take a closer look at the impact of Peillon and explore its many facets to better understand its importance today.
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Peillon
Pelhon (Occitan) | |
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 A view across the Paillon Valley | |
.svg) Coat of arms | |
Location of Peillon  | |
  Peillon  Peillon | |
| Coordinates: 43°46′43″N 7°22′58″E / 43.7786°N 7.3828°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Alpes-Maritimes |
| Arrondissement | Nice |
| Canton | Contes |
| Intercommunality | Pays des Paillons |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Jean-Marc Rancurel[1] |
Area 1 | 8.7 km2 (3.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[2] | 1,427 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Peillonnais |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 06092 /06440 |
| Elevation | 115–720 m (377–2,362 ft) (avg. 372 m or 1,220 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Peillon (French pronunciation: [pɛjɔ̃]; Occitan: Pelhon; Italian: Peglione, formerly) is a rural commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the southeastern Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in France.
Village perché
The village of Peillon, perched on a hilltop in the Paillon Valley, is known to have stairs instead of roads; it is dominated by its Église Saint-Sauveur (Saint Sauveur church), which was last restored in 1980. It is also home to the Chapelle Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs (Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs chapel), which features 15th-century fresco paintings by Giovanni Canavesio.[3]
Transport
The commune is served by Peillon-Sainte-Thècle station in the valley, on the Nice to Breil-sur-Roya SNCF railway.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 937 | — |
| 1975 | 898 | −0.61% |
| 1982 | 1,038 | +2.09% |
| 1990 | 1,139 | +1.17% |
| 1999 | 1,227 | +0.83% |
| 2009 | 1,353 | +0.98% |
| 2014 | 1,495 | +2.02% |
| 2020 | 1,465 | −0.34% |
| Source: INSEE[4] | ||
In French, the inhabitants are called Peillonnais (masculine) and Peillonnaises (feminine).
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ (in French) Patrimoine & monuments, Commune de Peillon.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
