Republic of Saugeais

Republic of Saugeais
Micronation (unrecognized entity)
map of the Republic of Saugeais
Location11 municipalities in the départment of Doubs, France
Area claimed128 km2 (49 sq mi)
Claimed byGeorges Pourchet
Dates claimed1947–present

The Republic of Saugeais (French: La République du Saugeais, pronounced [so.ʒɛ]; Arpitan: Rèpublica libra dou Sâget) is a self-proclaimed micronation located in eastern France, in the département of Doubs. The republic comprises the 11 municipalities of Les Alliés, Arçon, Bugny, La Chaux-de-Gilley, Gilley, Hauterive-la-Fresse, La Longeville, Montflovin, Maisons-du-Bois-Lièvremont, Ville-du-Pont, and its capital Montbenoît.