La Bresse (French pronunciation: [la bʁɛs] (listen)) is a commune in the Vosges department in Grand Est in northeastern France. The area is known for its ski resorts and outdoor activities. [2]
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La Bresse | |
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The centre of La Bresse, seen from the Roche du Daval | |
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Coordinates: 48°00′24″N 6°52′36″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Grand Est |
Department | Vosges |
Arrondissement | Saint-Dié-des-Vosges |
Canton | La Bresse |
Intercommunality | CC Hautes Vosges |
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• Mayor (2020–2026) | Maryvonne Crouvezier |
Area 1 | 57.94 km2 (22.37 sq mi) |
Population | 4,143 |
• Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 88075 /88250 |
Elevation | 580–1,366 m (1,903–4,482 ft) (avg. 635 m or 2,083 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
La Bresse is located about 45km west of Colmar and 55km north west of Mulhouse in the valley of the Moselotte river within the Vosges regional park.
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