Talence, Educational commune in Bordeaux Métropole, France
Description
Talence is a commune located south of Bordeaux with a mix of residential areas and educational institutions that shape daily life. The town features diverse neighborhoods where families live alongside schools and public facilities.
History
The commune grew from a rural settlement into a modern residential area through Bordeaux' urban expansion starting in the 19th century. This transformation accelerated significantly during the second half of the 20th century as building intensified.
Culture
The December Christmas market brings together local vendors and visitors seeking regional products and festive goods. This event shapes community life and shows how residents maintain their local traditions.
Practical
The town connects well with Bordeaux public transit through regular bus lines serving commuters and visitors. The area is generally flat and easy to walk through, with shops and cafés scattered along main streets.
Did you know?
Sociologist Émile Durkheim chose this location as his home from 1887 to 1897, contributing to its intellectual tradition. His time here influenced the local academic culture and his ideas continue to resonate in the area's educational institutions today.
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Centre hospitalier Charles Perrens
2.1 km
Château Peixotto
143 m
Château Raba
1.8 km
Château du Prince Noir
1 km
Espace Médoquine
1.4 km
Château Monadey
1.5 km
Institut régional de formation des travailleurs sociaux d'Aquitaine
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226 m
Château des Arts
949 m
Chartreuse le Caoulet
1.7 kmDrinking fountain, water well
152 m
Église de la Sainte-Famille de Talence
1.3 km
Église Notre-Dame de Talence
524 m
Presbytère de Talence
582 m
Château Margaut
281 m
Chapelle du Christ-Rédempteur de Talence
1.2 km
Prieuré de Bardanac
2.1 km
Couleurs Haïti
1.7 kmAmphithéatre 4
2.5 kmAmphithéâtre Charles Darwin
931 mAmphithéâtre Thomas Edison
911 mAmphithéâtre Rosalind Franklin
891 mAmphithéâtre Henri Poincaré
871 mAmphithéâtre Alfred Wegener
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