Chalabre (;

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: ''Eissalabra'') is a commune in the

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department in southern

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. The capital of the Quercorb region, it is a relatively unspoilt ''

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'' with shady streets and quiet alleyways. The local industry died out around 70 years ago, although the buildings of many still remain. The road to Lac de Montbel runs through Chalabre and this brings a steady stream of visitors. The local land is rich and verdant with fruit growing a speciality. The rivers rarely run dry and the climate is more amenable than the dry weather as you approach the coast.

History

Along with

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, Chalabre was damaged in a flood in the late 13th century following the uncontrolled draining if a lake at Puivert.

Population

Personalities

Jean Danjou, one of the most famous commanders of the French Foreign Legion, was born in Chalabre in 1828. He commanded the legionnaires at the celebrated

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. A small plaque celebrates the birth of Joseph Raynaud in 1911. He went on to join the local Maquis in the

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and was executed by the Germans on 7 July 1944. Chalabre plaque

References

External links

Official site Randy's blog, an expat in ChalabreChalabre, photos of life in the region
Communes of Aude Aude communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia {{Aude-geo-stub

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