Aube
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| Aube | |
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Details | |
| Information | |
| Number | 10 |
| Region | Champagne-Ardenne |
| Prefecture | Troyes |
| Subprefectures | Bar-sur-Aube Nogent-sur-Seine |
| -1999 -Population density>Density | Ranked 74th 292,131 49/km² |
| Area | 6004 km² |
| Arrondissements | 3 |
| Cantons | 33 |
| Communes | 433 |
| President of the General Council | Philippe Adnot |
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Aube is a département in the northeastern part of France named after the Aube River.
History
Aube was one of the original 83 départements created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Champagne.
Aube is perhaps best known for the 1932 visit of the late Turkish president Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who signed a friendship treaty with France there.
Geography
The département is part of the current region of Champagne-Ardenne. It is surrounded by the départements of Marne, Haute-Marne, Côte-d'Or, Yonne, and Seine-et-Marne.
The geography, with its chalky soil and undulating plain, is well adapted to wine-growing, particularly the champagne that takes its name from the region.
Culture
Clairvaux Abbey is located 15 km from Bar-sur-Aube. A cheese is named after the village of Chaource.
Miscellaneous topics
- Cantons of the Aube département
- Communes of the Aube département
- Arrondissements of the Aube département
External links
- [Prefecture website] (in French)
- [Conseil Général website] (in English)
- http://www.tourisme-troyes.com/welcome/index.htm
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