Everything about Rodez totally explained
Rodez (
Occitan:
Rodés) is a city in southern
France, in the
Aveyron département. Its inhabitants are called les Ruthenois.
History
Existing from at least the 5th century BC, Rodez was founded by the
Celts. After the
Roman occupation, the
oppidum (fortified place) was renamed
Segodunum, while in late Imperial times it was known as
Civitas Rutenorum, whence the modern name. After the fall of the
Western Roman Empire, it was captured by the
Visigoths and then by the
Franks, being also ravaged by the Arabs in
725. Later it was occupied by the armies of the
Dukes of Aquitaine and of the
Counts of Toulouse. English troops occupied Rodez during the
Hundred Years War.
However, in medieval times the city's history was marked by strong rivalry between the
Counts and the
Bishops of Rodez, who exerted their authorities in different sectors of the city, divided by a wall. The counts were able to defy the royal French authority until the submission of count
John IV by the future King
Louis XI in the 15th century. In the following century bishop
François d'Estaing built the
Rodez Cathedral.
The last count of Rodez,
Henry VI, sold his title to Royal Crown in
1589. the city remained a flourishing merchant centre up to the 18th century, but it lost much of its importance when
Villefranche-de-Rouergue was made prefecture capital in the wake of the
French Revolution.
Main sights
- The notable Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rodez. One of its features is a completely closed western wall, which was part of the city's defence wall.
- Chapelle Saint-Martin.
- Historical and Archaeological Museum
- Church of Saint-Amans (12th century, rebuilt in 1758-1761). The interior is in Baroque style. In the choir are 6th century tapestries representing the miracles of Saint Amand. The interior houses also a 15th century Pietà and a statue of the Trinity (16th century).
- The Bishop's Palace.
Economy
Rodez is traditionally an agricultural trade center.
Transportation
Rodez is served by the nearby
Rodez Marcillac Airport, located on the territory of the commune of
Salles-la-Source.
Other
Bernard Laporte was born in Rodez.
Around 10 tourists a year make the mistake of travelling to Rodez when they intend to travel to Rhodes (External Link
).
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