A
commune
in
the
Vosges
(88170)
with
450
inhabitants,
located
between
Châtenois
and
Neufchâteau.
Rouvres-la-Chétive
has
a
rich
history
dating
back
to
the
11th
century.
1044:
First
mention
of
the
village
under
the
name
of
"Roverio".
1083:
The
name
evolves
into
"Rouvre",
referring
to
the
oaks
("rouvres")
abundant
in
the
region.
1281:
Appearance
of
the
toponym
"Rouvre
lès
Châtenois",
indicating
the
proximity
to
Châtenois.
1402:
The
village
is
mentioned
under
the
names
of
"Rovera
Castiva"
and
"Rowra
Misera",
reflecting
difficult
times.
1532:
The
name
"Rouvre
la
Chastive"
is
used,
foreshadowing
the
current
name.
15th
century:
Destruction
of
the
surrounding
forests,
influencing
the
name
of
the
village.
French
Revolution:
Adoption
of
the
definitive
name
"Rouvres-la-Chétive".
Coordonnées 48° 18′ 31″ nord, 5° 46′ 50″ est Altitude Min. 345 m Max. 483 m Superficie 11,33 km2
