Les_Ollières-sur-Eyrieux

Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux

Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux

Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France


Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux (French pronunciation: [le.z‿ɔljɛʁ syʁ eʁjø], literally Les Ollières on Eyrieux; Occitan: Las Olièras) is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.

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The nearest towns are Privas and Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut.

History

The first records of a settlement can be dated back to the 12th century. Situated on the banks of the river Eyrieux (a tributary to the Rhône), Les Ollières (as it is often shortened to by the local people) became a central location for the treatment and processing of silk in the early 18th century. The silk (and later different textiles) industry was to feature heavily in the surrounding area.

21st century

The village has now become a tourist location, attracting many Dutch, German, Swiss and English tourists to its many camp sites during the summer months. Some tourists have started to renovate old cottages and set up permanent or holiday homes in the area.

Population

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Transportation

For the people of Les Ollières a daily bus service runs to Valence and Privas.

See also


References

  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.



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