La Bastide d'Engras in Gard Provencal

Discover the regions of Gard Provencal ::		Between Ceze and Ardeche rivers
Cevennes foothills	Tave river valley	In the Cotes du Rhone
Around Uzes	Near the Pont du Gard	Across the bridge from Avignon

	TAVE RIVER VALLEY ::
		La Bastide d'Engras

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village or monument ::

Population ::	192
Village festival ::	1st weekend of July
Town hall ::	04 66 72 81 45

Between the Cèze and the Gardon, the village of La Bastide overlooks the northern part of the Tave from the top of a sandstone ridge; it has been occupied by many different populations since prehistoric times.

This small community, which consists of a mere 180 residents, is one of the most ancient fortified towns in France.

The village, which was once surrounded by high ramparts, developed into two communities that face the Veyre Valley. Because of its location near Uzès, France's premier dukedom, it attracts a large number of foreigners, including many who have established a second residence here. The village's tourism industry has developed side by side with its agricultural production, which has been vital to its existence for thousands of years.

This charming village has been able to maintain its old-fashioned charm; it is part of the true French heartland, which unites modernity and tradition.

shops	Organic bakery Renovation/construction company Association "Les Amis de Solan" Organic products and wine Post office
history	The seigneury belonged to the counts of Toulouse until 1209 and was part of the bishop of Uzès' estate until 1565. It was then granted to the La Fare family, and in 1746 it was sold to the Thomas family, who owned it until 1954.