Gradignan
Gradignan is a town and commune (the smallest kind of local government area in France) in the Gironde department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwester…
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  Gradignan Location in France | |
| Coordinates: 44°46′21″N 0°36′56″W / 44.77250°N 0.61556°W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Bordeaux |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michel Labardin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.77 km2 (6.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 26,952 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 33170 |
| Website | www |
Gradignan is a town and commune (the smallest kind of local government area in France) in the Gironde department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. More than 25,000 people live there.[1]
Gradignan is a suburb of the city of Bordeaux, which means it is a smaller town just outside a big city. It lies about 10 kilometres (6 miles) south of the centre of Bordeaux.[1] Since 1968, it has been part of the group of towns that make up the wider Bordeaux city area.[1]
Geography
Gradignan covers about 15.8 square kilometres (6.1 square miles).[2] A small river called the Eau Bourde flows through the town. Gradignan has kept many green spaces, including large parks such as the Parc de Mandavit and the Parc de Moulineau.[1]
History
The name Gradignan most likely comes from a Roman personal name, Gradinus (or Gradignanus). This shows that people lived in the area a very long time ago, back in Roman times.[1]
In the Middle Ages, the area was ruled by England for a time. Gradignan was used as an outpost (a place to guard from) to help defend Bordeaux.[1] In later centuries, the town became known for making wine.[1]
Gradignan was also an important stop for pilgrims (religious travellers) walking the long route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. They could rest at the Cayac priory, a building run by monks that gave shelter to travellers.[1]
Places to see
The Château de Laurenzanne, an old country house, is now used as the town hall (the main office of the local government).[1] Other old sights include the Cayac priory and the Church of Saint Peter, which was built in the late 19th century.[1]
References
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