Bagnols-sur-Cèze
Bagnols-sur-Cèze is a commune in the Gard department in the Occitania region in Southern France.
History
A small regional centre, Bagnols-sur-Cèze was quite certainly a Roman town before the main part was built in the 13th century around a central arcaded square that is still preserved today. At the same period, the regional market was installed here, undoubtedly contributing to its expansion.Demographics
Bagnols-sur-Ceze expanded steadily after the Marcoule nuclear centre was established in 1956.Sights
The old center of Bagnols-sur-Cèze retains its historic feel, with small streets and largely preserved architecture. Several façades are remarkable. The towns contains a notable museum of contemporary art, the Musée Albert-André, founded in 1868 as well as an archaeological museum with a collection of artifacts found mainly in nearby Roman sites.The shoegaze music band named Alcest is from this city.
There are several murals featuring optical illusions.
International relations
Bagnols-sur-Cèze is twinned with:- Braunfels, Germany, since 1959
- Feltre, Italy, since 1961
- Newbury, England, since 1971
- Eeklo, Belgium, since 1976
- Carcaixent, Spain, since 1982
- Kiskunfélegyháza, Hungary
Notable people
- Gersonides, Jewish philosopher, Talmudist, mathematician, physician and astronomer/astrologer
- Albéric Pont, dentist and pioneer in maxillofacial surgery
- Lionel Pérez, goalkeeper
- Neige, blackgaze musician
- Sandie Toletti, footballer for Real Madrid and the France national team