Orcival
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]
Orcival | |
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 A general view of Orcival | |
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Location of Orcival | |
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| Coordinates: 45°41′02″N 2°50′31″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 | 247 |
| • Density | 8.9/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. | |
La basilique Notre-Dame
Romanesque statue of Virgin and Child - Notre Dame d'Orcival
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
- 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
- “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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