Valdoule

Valdoule
Valdoule
Commune
	Location of Valdoule
	Valdoule Valdoule
	Coordinates: 44°28′08″N5°30′50″E / 44.469°N 5.514°E
Country	France
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department	Hautes-Alpes
Arrondissement	Gap
Canton	Serres
Intercommunality	CC du Sisteronais-Buëch
Government
• Mayor (2020–2026)	Gérard Tenoux
Area 1	58.51 km2 (22.59 sq mi)
Population (2022)	209
• Density	3.6/km2 (9.3/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	05024 /05150
	1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Last updated July 20, 2025

Valdoule (French pronunciation: [valdul] ) is a commune in the department of Hautes-Alpes, southeastern France. The municipality was established on 1 July 2017 by merger of the former communes of Bruis (the seat), Montmorin and Sainte-Marie.^[3]

Geographical Location

Situated in the Baronnies region, Valdoule lies west of Gap and north of Serres. The commune shares a border with the Drôme department and the commune of La Charce.

Historical Context

The creation of Valdoule aimed to streamline local administration and enhance communal services by uniting Bruis, Montmorin, and Sainte-Marie into a single entity.

Demographics

As of 2017, Valdoule had a population of 214 residents, resulting in a low population density of approximately 3.64 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Natural Features

The commune is traversed by the Oule River, a 32.7 km watercourse originating in Montmorin and flowing into the Eygues River at Rémuzat.

Climate

Valdoule experiences a Mediterranean-influenced climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The region's elevation contributes to temperature variations and occasional snowfall during winter months.

Tourism and Heritage

Valdoule offers several points of interest:

Montmorin Village: This perched village features recently renovated "pas d’âne" stepped pathways, leading visitors through its charming streets. Sisteron Buech
Bruis Tower: A medieval dungeon situated on a narrow plateau covered with broom, accessible via a hiking trail. Sisteron Buech
Sainte-Marie's Seigneurial Residence: A notable manor house with a distinctive tower, reflecting the area's historical architecture. Sisteron Buech

The commune is also known for its natural beauty, including walnut groves and the scenic Gorges des Archettes

References

↑ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
↑ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
↑ Arrêté préfectoral Archived 3 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine 24 March 2017 (in French)

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[1] "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.

[popref2022-2] "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.

[3] Arrêté préfectoral Archived 3 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine 24 March 2017 (in French)

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v t e Communes nouvelles of the Hautes-Alpes department
Arrondissement of Briançon	Abriès-Ristolas Vallouise-Pelvoux
Arrondissement of Gap	Aubessagne Dévoluy Garde-Colombe Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur Val Buëch-Méouge Valdoule
Communes of the Hautes-Alpes department List of former communes of the Hautes-Alpes department