Rochefort-du-Gard is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.
Rochefort-du-Gard | |
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Commune | |
Town hall | |
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Location of Rochefort-du-Gard ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 43°58′30″N 4°41′27″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Occitania |
Department | Gard |
Arrondissement | Nîmes |
Canton | Villeneuve-lès-Avignon |
Intercommunality | CA Grand Avignon |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Rémy Bachevalier |
Area 1 | 34.03 km2 (13.14 sq mi) |
Population | 7,629 |
• Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 30217 /30650 |
Elevation | 48–267 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. |
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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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] |
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.
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.
Rochefort-du-Gard is well known for its well-preserved historic monuments:
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