Colmars
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Colmars ( ; ) or Colmars-les-Alpes ( ) is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France. The official name of the commune, according to the geographical code of the INSEE, is "Colmars", but it is always referred locally as "Colmars-les-Alpes", even though it is not recognised in legal situations. The signs on entering the village read "Colmars-les-Alpes".
Colmars ( ; ) or Colmars-les-Alpes ( ) is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France. The official name of the commune, according to the geographical code of the INSEE, is "Colmars", but it is always referred locally as "Colmars-les-Alpes", even though it is not recognised in legal situations. The signs on entering the village read "Colmars-les-Alpes". ==Geography== The village is situated at the confluence of the rivers Verdon and Lance, at an altitude of 1250 metres. The site of the village is a site inscrit, a site of special natural, scientific or historical interest. ===Hamlets=== There are two other hamlets in the commune: Clignon-Haut and Clignon-Bas. ==Population== The inhabitants are called Colmarsiens in French. ==Geography== ===Mountains and peaks=== There are numerous high points in the commune. The main ones are: Tête de l'Encombrette (2682m) Autapie (2426m) Roche Cline Valpane ==History== The name of the village comes from a hill dedicated to Mars by the Romans ("Collo Marto"). The village was originally situated further up a hill, but the site was judged to be too cramped and not possible to expand any further, so it was abandoned. It was destroyed by Raymond de Turenne in 1390. ===Modern era=== In the French Wars of Religion, the site was the target of several attacks: Paulon de Mauvans, a Protestant captain, pillaged the village in 1560; Cartier, a captain operating on behalf of de Mauvans, took and ransomed the village in 1583; The French Catholic League sacked the village a few years later. ==See also== Verdon River Col d'Allos Communes of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department ==References== ==External links== Webpage about the fortifications
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