Gourdon ( fr. Gourdon ) is an old mountain village and commune in the south-east of France in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region , the Alpes-Maritimes department , Grasse district , Valbonne canton [1] . Until March 2015, the commune was administratively part of the abolished canton of Le Bar-sur-Loup (Grasse district).
| Commune | |||
| Gourdon | |||
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| fr. Gourdon | |||
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| A country |  France | ||
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur | ||
| The Department | Maritime Alps | ||
| district | Grasse | ||
| Canton | Valbonne | ||
| The mayor | Éric Mele (2014-2020) | ||
| History and Geography | |||
| Area | 22.53 km² | ||
| Center height | 157 - 1335 m | ||
| Climate type | Mediterranean | ||
| Timezone | UTC + 1 , in summer UTC + 2 | ||
| Population | |||
| Population | 416 people ( 2012 ) | ||
| Density | 18.5 people / km² | ||
| Official language | French | ||
| Digital identifiers | |||
| Postcode | 06620 | ||
| INSEE Code | 06068 | ||
| gourdon06.fr (fr.) | |||
The area of the commune is 22.53 km², the population is 437 people [2] [3] (2006) with a downward trend: 416 people [4] (2012), the population density is 18.5 people / km². 396 inhabitants (2013). The average height is 758 meters above sea level . Gourdon is on the list of the most beautiful villages in France .
Population
The population of the commune in 2011 was 413 people [5] , and in 2012 - 416 people [4] .
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2006 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 242 | 254 | 231 | 294 | 379 | 437 | 413 | 416 |
Population dynamics [2] [6] :
Economics
In 2010, out of 272 people of working age (from 15 to 64 years), 198 were economically active , 74 were inactive (72.8% activity indicator, 71.0% in 1999). Out of 198 active able-bodied residents, 183 people worked (96 men and 87 women), 15 were unemployed (7 men and 8 women). Among 74 able-bodied inactive citizens, 15 were pupils or students , 29 - pensioners , and another 30 - were inactive due to other reasons [7] [8] .
Throughout 2010, there were 165 taxable households in the commune , in which 412.5 people lived. At the same time, the median income was 21,175 euros per taxpayer [9] .
Attractions (photo gallery)
Village view
Bird's-eye
Gourdon's main attraction is the medieval castle , which was built by Louis Lombard in the 13th century on the foundation of the 9th century Saracen fortress . In 1610 it was renewed, and in 1950 it was opened for visits. From the Saracens in the castle remained vaulted ceilings, from the Provence seniors - round towers, huge fireplaces and high walls, from the Renaissance - large windows and beautiful doors . The castle, which until 2011 served as a museum, housed an excellent collection of European and Eastern medieval weapons , armor , tapestries , and paintings. The works of Rembrandt "Self-portrait", Henri Russo . Due to disagreements with local authorities, the owner of the castle sold the exhibits of the castle museums at Christie's auction. [10] Currently, only the castle gardens are open to the public. [11]
On the terraces surrounding the castle, the famous Lenotre , the creator of the park in Versailles in the 18th century, has gardens .
Terraces break off to a depth of 500 meters, directly to the Wolf Gorge ( French Gorges-du-Loup ). The River Lou ( Fr. Loup ) has been breaking through soft limestone cliffs for thousands of years, creating unique landscapes of beauty. The most beautiful forty-meter Cascade de Gourmet.
Gourdon is one of the centers of perfumery on the Cote d'Azur - it is surrounded by fields on which mountain lavender is cultivated.
In 1955, Alfred Hitchcock filmed Catch a Thief in Gourdon, starring Grace Kelly and Cary Grant . It was at this time that Grace Kelly met the Prince of Monaco Rainier . As a result, she became the wife of the prince and received the title "Princess Grace".
This story still attracts a lot of tourists to Gourdon. The carefully restored old houses have been turned into shops selling all kinds of perfumes, local ceramics , and art glass items.
By car , go to Gourdon on the road D 2085, then turn onto D 3.
Chateau Gourdon
City Hall
entrance
Notes
- ↑ Décret n ° 2014-227 du 24 février 2014 portant délimitation des cantons dans le département des Alpes-Maritimes (French) . Directive February 24, 2014 . legifrance.gouv.fr. Date accessed August 26, 2015.
- ↑ 1 2 Population selon le sexe et l'âge ... 2006 (Fr.) . Distribution of the population by sex and age (2006) . INSEE . Date of treatment August 26, 2015. Archived on September 4, 2012.
- ↑ Population in 2006 (French) . INSEE . Date accessed August 26, 2015.
- ↑ 1 2 Population in 2012 (French) . INSEE . Date accessed August 26, 2015.
- ↑ Population in 2011 (French) . INSEE . Date accessed August 26, 2015.
- ↑ The population of the commune of Gourdon (Fr.) . cassini.ehess. Date of treatment August 26, 2015.
- ↑ Base chiffres clés: emploi - population active 2010 (French) . INSEE . Date of treatment August 26, 2015. (the latest data are for 1999, temporary employment is partially accounted)
- ↑ Base chiffres clés: emploi - population active 2010 (French) . Key indicators: employment and labor activity of the population in 2010 . INSEE . Date of treatment August 26, 2015. (the latest data are for 1999, temporary employment is partially accounted)
- ↑ Revenus fiscaux des ménages en 2010 (French) . Taxable household income (2010) . INSEE . Date of treatment August 26, 2015. Note: children and grandchildren who lived in two places are counted as 0.5 people. The head of the household is one taxpayer (NP), other adult family members - 0.5 NP each, children under 14 years old - 0.3 NP each.
- ↑ www.christies.com
- ↑ www.chateau-gourdon.com
Literature
- "Cote d'Azur". Around the World Magazine, Moscow , 2006 ISBN 5-98652-046-7
Links
- The official website of the Municipality of Gourdon (fr.) . Date of treatment August 26, 2015.
- Site of the village of Gourdon (fr.)