Orcival (French pronunciation: [ɔʁsival]; Auvergnat: Orsivau) is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.[3] The 12th-13th century basilica of Notre Dame is a listed monument.[4] It contains many ancient religious objects, including a 12th century procession statue of the Virgin and Child.[5] The village of Orcival is located in the Vale of Silouet, 26 km. from Clermont-Ferrand, west of Mont-Domes and north of Mont-Dore.
Orcival | |
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![]() A general view of Orcival | |
Coordinates: 45°41′02″N 2°50′31″E / 45.684°N 2.842°E | |
Country | France |
Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
Department | Puy-de-Dôme |
Arrondissement | Issoire |
Canton | Orcines |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Pascal Michaux[1] |
Area 1 | 27.82 km2 (10.74 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 245 |
• Density | 8.8/km2 (23/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 63264 /63210 |
Elevation | 780–1,509 m (2,559–4,951 ft) (avg. 860 m or 2,820 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ Base Mérimée: Eglise paroissiale Notre-Dame-d'Orcival, puis prieuré, chapitre et basilique, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- ^ Base Palissy: Statue de procession : Vierge en majesté dite Notre-Dame d'Orcival, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
External links
edit- “Notre Dame d'Orcival.” All About Mary. International Marian Research Institute
- The International Marian Research Institute at the University of Dayton
- The Marian Library at the University of Dayton, repository of books, periodicals, artwork, and artifacts on Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ
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