Villeneuve (Valdôtain: Veullanoua) is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of northwestern Italy. It lies on the Dora Baltea, a fast flowing river popular for white-water rafting, and some 10 kilometres (6 mi) west of Aosta on the road to Courmayeur and the Mont Blanc Tunnel. It is the gate of Gran Paradiso National Park the oldest Italian national park. Nearby lie the ruins of the medieval castle, Châtel-Argent.
Villeneuve
Veullanoua | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Villeneuve Commune de Villeneuve | |
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Location of Villeneuve ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 45°42′09″N 07°12′27″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Aosta Valley |
Province | none |
Frazioni | Balmet, Bertolaz, Bruillen, Champagne, Champagnole, Champleval, Champlong-Dessus, Champlong-Martignon, Champlong-Rosaire, Champlong-Vaillon, Champrotard, Chavonne, La Cloutraz, La Côte, La Crête, Croix-Blanche, Cumiod, Montovert, Peranche, Saburey, Saint-Roch, Trépont, Véreytaz |
Government | |
• Mayor | Roberta Quattrocchio |
Area | |
• Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
Population (2007)[2] | |
• Total | 1,215 |
• Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Villeneuvois |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 11018 |
Dialing code | 0165 |
Patron saint | Saint Blaise |
Saint day | February 3 |
Website | Official website |
Villeneuve is twinned with:
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