Vianne

Vianne is a municipality with 1097 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in France, in the department of Lot- et- Garonne in the Aquitaine region.

Geography

The city is situated on the banks of the River Baise, a left tributary of the Garonne. Vianne is located in Buzet wine region.

History

The bastide of Vianne was founded in 1284 by a Pareage Treaty, which was between Jourdain de l' Isle and the Seneschal of Guyenne, Jean de Grailly, the representative of the King of England, Edward I, closed. The Bastide was built instead of the village Villelongue, of which the church of Notre -Dame remained. The new city received its fortifications at the beginning of the 14th century, before the start of the Hundred Years War. They include a wall of 1.2 km length, with four square towers and a few round towers ( two of which are preserved). The city's history has been marked by several skirmishes with French and English battles ( battles of 1342 ).

Attractions

  • Completely preserved Basti Dena location
  • Glass blowing
Arrondissement Cantons of France Postal codes in France Buzet AOC Edward I of England Barbaste Lavardac
802780
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