Puget-Rostang

Puget-Rostang is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes département in southeastern France.

Geography

The commune is traversed by the Cianavelle and the Raton River.

It is located 70 km from Nice and 6 km from Puget-Théniers, seat of the canton.

The climate is Mediterranean, but tempered by the 700 m altitude. Winters are brisk, but with no snow.

The village lies at the confluence of the Mairola and the Riou d’Auvare. The valley of the Mairola lies east and west and is dominated by the Mount Cimaillon (1514 m), which was topped by a castle.

Economy

Until the middle of the 19th century, the village raised just enough to feed itself. Grain grew poorly in the rocky soil, and the vineyards only provided enough for family consumption. Each family had a few sheep and a couple of goats. The only notable product was prunes.

Since that time, artisanal products have dominated the economy. An eco-museum featuring tools and implements attracts visitors to the region.

Population

Historical population
Year	Pop.	±%
1822	272	—
1858	186	−31.6%
1861	177	−4.8%
1883	166	−6.2%
1891	151	−9.0%
1906	129	−14.6%
1936	71	−45.0%
1962	24	−66.2%
1968	61	+154.2%
1975	70	+14.8%
1982	85	+21.4%
1990	115	+35.3%
1999	114	−0.9%
2008	106	−7.0%
2012	123	+16.0%

See also

• Communes of the Alpes-Maritimes department

References

• INSEE