Serres, Hautes-Alpes

Infobox Commune de France
nomcommune=Serres
région=Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
département=Hautes-Alpes
arrondissement=Gap
canton=Serres
insee=05166
cp=05700
maire=Michel Roy
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm=Serres
longitude=5.71555555556
latitude=44.4294444444
alt moy=680 m
alt mini=633
alt maxi=1431 m
hectares=1857
km²=18.57
sans=1 309
date-sans=2006
dens=70|

Serres is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.

Geography

Serres is located in the south of the French Alps.

History

Serres is located in a region called "Dauphiné" which, centuries ago, was traditionally given as a fief to the "Dauphin" (the heir to the throne). Former medieval stronghold built at the entrance of a pass through which flows the river Buëch, it is rich in local history - notably because of the role of the Duke of Lesdiguières during the religious wars at the end of the 16th century.

Transportation

Serres is located at the junction of "route des deux-soleils" (N75) and "route des baronnies" (D994), not far from the larger towns of Gap and Sisteron.