Orquevaux (French pronunciation: [ɔʁkəvo]) is a commune in the Haute-Marne department in the Grand Est region in Northeastern France. In 2017, it had a population of 80.

Orquevaux
Château d'Orquevaux
Location of Orquevaux
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Orquevaux is located in France
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Orquevaux
Orquevaux is located in Grand Est
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Orquevaux
Coordinates: 48°18′07″N 5°23′56″E / 48.3019°N 5.3989°E / 48.3019; 5.3989
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentHaute-Marne
ArrondissementChaumont
CantonPoissons
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Mathieu Caussin[1]
Area
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15.7 km2 (6.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
68
 • Density4.3/km2 (11/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
52369 /52700
Elevation298 m (978 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

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The village of Orquevaux is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the Champagne-Ardenne area with its Napoleon III style Château d'Orquevaux sitting on the hilltop. Since 2017 artists from all over the world have attended the Château d'Orquevaux International Artist Residency.

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References

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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.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.