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IN THE COTES DU RHONE
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Bagnols-sur-Ceze |
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Click to visit town,
village or monument ::
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| Administrative center of the canton |
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18103 |
| Market :: |
Wednesday |
| Town festival :: |
2nd week of September |
| Town hall :: |
04 66 50 50 50 |
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At the crossing of the Cèze and the Rhône River Valleys, at the
gateway to Provence and the Vivarais, Bagnols is where Languedoc begins. The
town extends out from the old market square, now called Mallet Square, which
is the true heart of the town. You will enjoy exploring its old alleys, the discreet
charm of its hôtels particuliers and its arcades. Matisse and Marquet are
ready to greet you in the art museum. A town that unites tradition and modernity,
Bagnols-sur-Cèze awaits you.
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| shops |
300 shops.
Numerous hotels of all categories.
Access to all services. |
| heritage |
Art museum founded in 1854 (collection of post-Impressionists).
13th-century houses.
Princely residences from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Old market square lined with arcades. |
| history |
Some highlights:
4th century: Construction of a sanctuary on the site of the present-day church.
13th century: Economic expansion, creation of a marketplace in 1223.
17th century: First silk manufacture, industrial prosperity.
19th century: Economic development based on wine-growing.
20th century: Installation of the Marcoule, new period of expansion. |
local
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Capital of the Côtes du Rhône region (numerous
wineries)
Marcoule Nuclear Plant (Cogema, CEA, etc.) approximately 2000 jobs
Center of Laudun-l'Ardoise (metallurgy) |
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Between Ceze and Ardeche rivers
Cevennes foothills
Tave river valley
Around Uzes
Near the Pont du Gard
Across the bridge from Avignon