Saint-Affrique
Saint- Affrique is a commune with 8259 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the south of the department of Aveyron.
Geography
The village lies in the valley of the river Sorgue, on the edge of the Causses of Larzac plateau. Saint- Affrique located between Millau and Albi, 15 km from Roquefort -sur- Soulzon, the place of origin of the blue-veined cheese Roquefort away.
History
The city got its name from the Holy Affrique who allegedly died here in the 6th century. His sarcophagus is in the parish church from the 19th century.
Attractions
- Castle of Mas Rougier
- Castle of Bournac ( 13./15 c.)
- Old Bridge ( 14th/15th c.)
- Collège Saint -Gabriel (19th century)
Also, are preserved in the city several historic houses and the remains of the fortifications. The surrounding area is rich in prehistoric dolmens and megaliths.
Sons and daughters of the city
- Pierre Frédéric Sarrus (1798-1861), French mathematician
- Jules Miquel (1885-1966), cyclist
- Émile Borel (1871-1956), mathematician and politician
- Richard Sainct (1970-2004), a French motorcycle racer
- Stéphane Diagana (born 1969 ), a French athlete