Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire

Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire is a commune in the department in southeastern France. It was the death place of 18th-century botanist Jean-Paul de Rome d'Ardène and Taos Amrouche, the French-speaking Algerian writer, singer of Kabyle music, and activist for women's causes.
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is a commune in the department in the region of south-eastern . The commune has been awarded two flowers by the National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom in the Competition of cities and villages in Bloom. is situated 3½ km northwest of Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire.

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mane and Dauphin.

Village
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is a commune in department in southeastern . It lies near . It was the birthplace of Louis Feuillée and the 18th-century botanist Jean-Paul de Rome d'Ardène. is situated 5 km northeast of Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire.

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is a commune in the department in southeastern . Michèle Bertin was reelected mayor of in 2020. is situated 6 km east of Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire.

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is a commune in the department in southeastern . It is located in the national park and is home to the 12th century chapel . is situated 6 km east of Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire.

Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire

Latitude
43.9097° or 43° 54′ 35″ north
Longitude
5.7161° or 5° 42′ 58″ east
Population
1,240
Elevation
572 metres (1,877 feet)
Open location code
8FM7WP58+VC
Geo­Names ID
6425577
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