Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux
The nearest towns are Privas and Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut.
History
The first records of a settlement can be dated back to the 12th century. Situated on the banks of the river Eyrieux (a tributary to the Rhône), Les Ollières (as it is often shortened to by the local people) became a central location for the treatment and processing of silk in the early 18th century. The silk (and later different textiles) industry was to feature heavily in the surrounding area.
21st century
The village has now become a tourist location, attracting many Dutch, German, Swiss and English tourists to its many camp sites during the summer months. Some tourists have started to renovate old cottages and set up permanent or holiday homes in the area.
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
1968 | 960 | — |
1975 | 788 | −2.78% |
1982 | 793 | +0.09% |
1990 | 769 | −0.38% |
1999 | 797 | +0.40% |
2009 | 927 | +1.52% |
2014 | 957 | +0.64% |
2020 | 1,011 | +0.92% |
Source: INSEE |
Transportation
For the people of Les Ollières a daily bus service runs to Valence and Privas.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE