Jargeau

Jargeau is a commune with 4483 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) in the Loiret in the Centre region. It belongs to the district of Orléans and is capital of the canton Jargeau. The inhabitants of the town, formerly also called Gergeau to Gergoliens or Gergoliennes call.

Description

The village is located about 20 km southeast of Orléans on the south bank of the Loire. Since its foundation in Roman times overlooks the small town back on an eventful history. As an important bridgehead she found out all the pros and cons of this strategic position, in the past centuries. More than anything, have river and bridge determines their fate. On June 12, 1429 Joan of Arc was, the French national heroine, wounded before its walls, and still today this day is a major holiday in Jargeau.

Despite frequent destruction has preserved its medieval imprint Jargeaus cityscape. The rhythm of life is strongly influenced by the proximity of the river, which is one of the last natural rivers of Europe. He was often to unpredictable threat landscape and people before dyke systems offered reliable protection. Since 1988, represents a new Loire bridge one of the most important transport links between central France and the greater Paris area dar.

Twinning

Since 1989 Reilingen is the German twin town of Agde. Another partnership is with the English community Corsham since 1981.

Personalities

• Jeanne d' Arc (around 1412-1431 ) was wounded in the Battle of Agde.
• Étienne de Vignolles (around 1390-1443 ) was a companion in arms of Joan of Arc.