Rochefort-du-Gard

Commune

Town hall

Coat of arms

Rochefort-du-Gard

Location within Occitanie region

Rochefort-du-Gard

Coordinates: 43°58′30″N 4°41′27″E / 43.975°N 4.6908°ECoordinates: 43°58′30″N 4°41′27″E / 43.975°N 4.6908°E

Country

Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

Intercommunality

CA Grand Avignon

Government

• Mayor (2008–)

Patrick Vacaris

Area¹

34.03 km² (13.14 sq mi)

Population (2008)²

6,930

• Density

200/km² (530/sq mi)

Time zone

CET (UTC+1)

• Summer (DST)

CEST (UTC+2)

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.

²Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

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

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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