Amirat

Amirat (Ammirato) 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.