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Rochefort-du-Gard is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.

Rochefort-du-Gard
Commune
Town hall
Location of Rochefort-du-Gard
Rochefort-du-Gard
Rochefort-du-Gard
Coordinates: 43°58′30″N 4°41′27″E
CountryFrance
RegionOccitania
DepartmentGard
ArrondissementNîmes
CantonVilleneuve-lès-Avignon
IntercommunalityCA Grand Avignon
Government
  Mayor (20202026) Rémy Bachevalier
Area
1
34.03 km2 (13.14 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)[1]
7,629
  Density220/km2 (580/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
30217 /30650
Elevation48–267 m (157–876 ft)
(avg. 56 m or 184 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Population


Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 910    
1975 1,128+3.12%
1982 2,018+8.66%
1990 4,107+9.29%
1999 5,821+3.95%
2007 6,816+1.99%
2012 7,499+1.93%
2017 7,532+0.09%
Source: INSEE[2]

Culture


Rochefort-du-Gard is integrated into Occitanie but naturally rooted in Provence. 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 Aïoli," held on the Monday after the village festival.


Wine


Rochefort-du-Gard is well-renowned for its AOC Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages Signargues, one of the best appellation of the southern part of the Rhône Valley. The different soils, micro-climates and vines provide an ideal habitat for this prestigious appellation. Everything was set in motion to achieve optimum results: full-bodied wines combining force and elegance yet retaining the uniqueness of terroir through a complex pallet of aromas.


Sights


Rochefort-du-Gard is well known for its well-preserved historic monuments:


See also



References


  1. "Populations légales 2019". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2021.
  2. Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE




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Rochefort-du-Gard ist eine französische Gemeinde mit 7629 Einwohnern (Stand 1. Januar 2019) im Département Gard und in der Region Okzitanien.
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