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Saint-André-de-Valborgne: Green tourism is paramount

The 400-resident community Saint-André-de-Valborgne is known mainly as the centre of its Silkworm farming back then. Today, however, the economy of Département Gard is dependent on its green tourism.

Where is Saint-André-de-Valborgne?

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The municipality of Saint André-de-Valborgne is located 65 km northwest of Nimes and about 64 km north of Montpellier in the mountains of the Cevennes near Mont Aigoual. This municipality is characterised by several ridges, with the highest of 1,200 meters above sea level. The city centre, however, is right in the valley of the river Gardon.

The history of Saint-André-de-Valborgne

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In writing this village was first mentioned in 1275. Around the same time, they also built the church in Roman style. Initially, it only consisted of the nave and apse. The two chapels were built at a later date. In the Middle Ages, there was also a castle close by, which over time developed around the village.

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Monuments of people who fell victim of the religious persecution during the Camisard Wars are exhibited under the bridge.

A stroll through the streets of the town is very impressive, as is the Roman village church. The absolute prime time of Saint-André-de-Valborgne was during the 18th and 19th centuries: The breeding of silkworms made a huge economic impact on the town at those times. Not only grew the wealth but also the townscape changed through the mulberry trees, which were planted for the silkworms.

However, in the 1900 this industry experienced its decline and with it came a massive weakening of the population. Today, Saint-André-de-Valborgne depends on its tourism, with a clear focus on sustainability of the branch.

Saint-André-de-Valborgne: Green tourism is paramount

Where is Saint-André-de-Valborgne?

The history of Saint-André-de-Valborgne

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