Alaigne
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Alaigne (French pronunciation: [alɛɲ] ⓘ; Occitan: Alanha) is a commune in the Aude department in the Occitanie region of southern France.
Geography
The commune is located some 10 km north-west of Limoux and 20 km east of Mirepoix. A number of district roads all converge on the village of Alaigne: the D102 south from Belvèze-du-Razès, the D702 west from Routier, the D102 north-west from Limoux, and the D52 which comes east from Bellegarde-du-Razès then continues south to Villelongue-d'Aude.
The village itself is a traditional Circulade located in the historical region of Razès.
Located in the AOP Malepere wine growing area, the commune is mostly vineyards and farmland for wheat, rape and sunflowers with a few scattered forests. There are no villages or hamlets other than Alaigne.
Neighbouring communes and towns
Heraldry
| Arms of Alaigne | This is the arms of the last Archbishop of Narbonne, Arthur Richard Dillon. The communes of Bize-Minervois, Gruissan, Pieusse, and Routier which were also strongholds of the Archbishop of Narbonne have the same arms.Blazon: Argent, a lion passant of gules between three crescents 2 and 1 the same. |
History
Before the Revolution, Alaigne was a part of Pieusse and Routier was a barony of the Archbishop of Narbonne.
Administration
List of Successive Mayors of Alaigne
| From | To | Name | Party | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 1912 | Urbain Frontil | General Councillor | |
| 2001 | 2026 | Jean Périllou |
Population
The inhabitants of the commune are known as Alaignois or Alaignoises in French.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 385 | — |
| 1975 | 366 | −0.72% |
| 1982 | 330 | −1.47% |
| 1990 | 290 | −1.60% |
| 1999 | 300 | +0.38% |
| 2007 | 337 | +1.46% |
| 2012 | 343 | +0.35% |
| 2017 | 326 | −1.01% |
| 2023 | 327 | +0.05% |
| Source: INSEE |
Culture and heritage
Civil heritage
- The Porte de Papi Fortified door (15th century) is registered as an historical monument.
Religious heritage
- The Cemetery contains a number of items that are registered as historical objects: A Funeral Stèle (1668) A Funeral Stèle (16th century) A Funeral Stèle (17th century) 2 Funeral Stèles (16th century)
- The Parish Church of Saint-Pierre es Liens contains a number of items that are registered as historical objects: A Chalice with Paten (18th century) A Chalice with Paten (1798 & 1809) 2 Stoups (18th century) The facing of the Altar and the communion table (18th century) A Reliquary Cross of Saint Julie (17th century)
See also
External links
- , National Geographic Institute (IGN) website (in French)