In this article we will explore Laffrey, a topic that has captured the attention of experts and hobbyists alike. With a rich and complex history, Laffrey is a point of interest in different fields, from science and technology to culture and society. Over the years, Laffrey has sparked significant debates, controversies and advances, playing a crucial role in the way we understand and experience the world around us. Through this article, we will take a closer look at the different facets of Laffrey, exploring its origins, its impact, and its relevance in today's world.
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Laffrey | |
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Coordinates: 45°01′30″N 5°46′22″E / 45.0250°N 5.7729°E | |
Country | France |
Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
Department | Isère |
Arrondissement | Grenoble |
Canton | Matheysine-Trièves |
Intercommunality | Matheysine |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Philippe Faure |
Area 1 | 6.72 km2 (2.59 sq mi) |
Population | 468 |
• Density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 38203 /38220 |
Elevation | 680–1,262 m (2,231–4,140 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Laffrey (French pronunciation: [lafʁɛ]) is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France. It stands at the top of the Rampe de Laffrey, which is known for a large number of deadly automobile accidents.
Napoleon passed through the village on March 7, 1815, during his return from Elba at the beginning of the Hundred Days. At a site in Laffrey now known as the "field of the encounter" (prairie de la Rencontre), Napoleon and the handful of troops accompanying him were met by a battalion of soldiers of the royal 5th Regiment of the Line, who had come to arrest him. Leaving behind his men, Napoleon presented himself to the soldiers and declared, "If any of you will shoot his Emperor, here I am". The soldiers defected to his cause, crying Vive l'Empereur! ("Long live the Emperor!"). An equestrian statue of Napoleon by Emmanuel Frémiet, installed on the field in 1930, commemorates this event.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1968 | 238 | — |
1975 | 198 | −2.59% |
1982 | 211 | +0.91% |
1990 | 249 | +2.09% |
1999 | 311 | +2.50% |
2009 | 370 | +1.75% |
2014 | 413 | +2.22% |
2020 | 467 | +2.07% |
Source: INSEE |