Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard
Saint -Bonnet -du -Gard is a commune with 781 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Gard of the Languedoc -Roussillon region.
Geography
The village is located halfway between Nîmes and Avignon. Two kilometers away is Remoulins six kilometers away is the Pont du Gard. Up to thirty medieval houses are preserved in the village.
History
Saint -Bonnet lived in the 7th century. He managed the monastery in place for nine years and gave the place its name. He later became bishop of Clermont -Ferrand. The monks of the monastery played an important role in the economy of the town. This was due to the salt road, near the ford where you could cross the Gardon. In 1806 a fountain was built under Napoleon. Previously, the residents drew their water from a capitelle. In Saint -Bonnet there was a Roman aqueduct. His remains were partially used as building material.
Culture and sights
- Fortified church from the 9th century