|
 |
 |
|
|
|
 |
ACROSS THE BRIDGE FROM AVIGNON
:: |
|
Rochefort du Gard |
|
Click to visit town,
village or monument ::
|
 |
 |
|
| Population :: |
5821 |
| Market :: |
Every Sunday morning |
Village
festival :: |
The first Sunday in August |
| Town hall :: |
04 90 26 69 00 |
www.ville-rochefortdugard.fr |
| |
|
|
|
Located in the canton of Villeneuve lès Avignon, Rochefort du Gard
is a residential and agricultural district. It is integrated into Languedoc-Roussillon
but naturally rooted in Provence, and it depends on the economic area of
Avignon.
With its 42 associations, it enjoys a great number of cultural and sporting events.
Nearly 3000 people come to see the "Grand Aļoli," held on the Monday
after the village festival.
On May 1 and at the beginning of October, 2 communal yard sales take place in
the village streets, attracting about 200 exhibitors.
|
| shops |
All shops and a wine cooperative. |
| heritage |
Le Castelas: a fully renovated Romanesque chapel from the
10th century, which towers above the village.
The Sanctuary of Notre Dame, built under Charlemagne's rule in 798. The chapel,
the nave, the choir, the baroque altar, the museum of thanksgiving plaques, the
hall of echoes, and the Grand Calvary are all worth the visit.
The church of Saint Bardulphe: a neo-Gothic parish church which was renovated
in 1981 and 1988.
The town hall: a former a chapel built from 1729 to 1934.
The wash-house with its Doric columns; it was completed in 1807 and entirely
renovated in 1999. |
| local products |
Wine cooperative of the Côtes du Rhône. |
|
|
Between Ceze and Ardeche rivers
Cevennes foothills
Tave river valley
In the Cotes du Rhone
Around Uzes
Near the Pont du Gard