Etroubles
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| Étroubles | |
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| Comune di Étroubles Commune d'Étroubles |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Valle d'Aosta |
| Province / Metropolitan city | None |
| Frazioni | Bézet, Chez-les-Blancs, Cerisey, Échevennoz, Éternod, La Collère, Lavanche, Pallais, Prailles, Vachéry, Véyaz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Massimo Tamone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39 km2 (15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,280 m (4,200 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2010) | |
| • Total | 491 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Étroubleins |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 11014 |
| Dialing code | 0165 |
| Website | Official website |
Étroubles is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of northwestern Italy.
Sights include a bell tower from a now disappeared 15th century Romanesque church and a medieval watchtower (built in the 12th century on Roman foundings.
History
In Roman times, it was known as Restapolis and was the main center in the Grand-Saint-Bernard Valley. It perhaps housed the local garrison watching the main access from Gaul. In medieval times, it was a stage on the Via Francigena.
Napoleon Bonaparte stayed at Etroubles on 20 May 1800, during his march to Marengo and the eponymous battle.
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