La Bruguière
La Bruguière (French pronunciation: [la bʁyɡjɛʁ]; Occitan: La Bruguièira) is a commune dating back to the Middle Ages in the Gard department in southern France.
Geography
Equidistant from the Cévennes and from the Mediterranean Sea, between the rivers of the Cèze and the Gardon, close to the larger cities of Avignon, Nimes and Alès, as well as Uzès, the village has been a historical center in the region for centuries. La Bruguière is essentially an agricultural village despite its small touristic interest. There is no village cafe or commerce, but there are interesting medieval era stone buildings.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 172 | — |
| 1975 | 158 | −1.21% |
| 1982 | 188 | +2.51% |
| 1990 | 184 | −0.27% |
| 1999 | 182 | −0.12% |
| 2009 | 291 | +4.81% |
| 2014 | 333 | +2.73% |
| 2020 | 329 | −0.20% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Administration
| Period | Identity | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Elected in March 2001 until 2014 | Michel Reboulet | Miscellaneous left |
| Elected in March 2014 until 2020 | Didier Godefroy | Independent politician |
Places and Monuments
- Belfry mounted on a 12th-century Roman tower.
- Maze of little alleys surrounding the old village.
- 4 medieval stone lavoirs or wash-houses.
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ "La Bruguière visit, photos, travel info and hotels, by Provence Beyond". www.beyond.fr. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
- ^ "Maire de La Bruguière (30) - nom, prénom, âge, date de naissance et la profession du maire de La Bruguière". Mon-maire (in French). 20 March 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
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