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Rochefort-du-Gard |
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Rochefort-du-Gard
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| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Department | Gard |
| Arrondissement | Nîmes |
| Canton | Villeneuve-lès-Avignon |
| Intercommunality | Grand Avignon |
| Mayor | Patrick Vacaris (2008–) |
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| Elevation | 48–267 m (157–876 ft) (avg. 56 m/184 ft) |
| Land area1 | 34.03 km2 (13.14 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 6,930 (2008) |
| - Density | 204 /km2 (530 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 30217/ 30650 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Rochefort-du-Gard is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.
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| Year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2008 |
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| Population | 783 | 910 | 1128 | 2018 | 4107 | 5821 | 6930 |
Rochefort-du-Gard is integrated into Languedoc-Roussillon but naturally rooted in Provence, and 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 also well known for its very conserved historic monuments: