Amirat

Amirat (; ; ) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.

Geography

This little village is made up of three quarters:

• The Agots, with the church and the hostel.
• Amirat village, where the mayor's office is located.
• Maupoil, location of the 16th century Saint Jeannet's Chapel.

Politics

Amirat had the fourth highest percentage of people who voted for Jean-Marie Le Pen of all French communes during the second round of voting in 2002 - 59.26%.

Population

The commune's inhabitants are known as Amiratois.

Sights

Saint Jeannet's Chapel, a 16th-century chapel with lovely wooden gate in Maupoil.

See also

• Communes of the Alpes-Maritimes department

References

External links

• Official site (French)