Graveson
commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Graveson is a commune of 3,836 people (2008). It is found in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the south of France.
Graveson | |
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Coordinates: 43°51′04″N 4°46′25″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
Department | Bouches-du-Rhône |
Arrondissement | Arles |
Canton | Châteaurenard |
Intercommunality | Rhône Alpilles Durance |
Government | |
• Mayor (2008–2014) | Michel Pecout |
Area 1 | 23.54 km2 (9.09 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | 4,271 |
• Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 13045 /13690 |
Elevation | 8–143 m (26–469 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
The village is very attractive for holidaymakers, because it is located between Arles and Avignon. Neighbour villages are Châteaurenard, Maillane and Rognonas.
Graveson is birthplace of the painter Auguste Chabaud.
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