Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Administrative commune in Gironde, France
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande sits on the southern bank of the Dordogne River in the Gironde department with around 2,600 residents. The town spans roughly 10 square kilometers and serves as a hub for the surrounding rural area.
The town originated near a priory in 1076 and received its current name in 1363. It grew into a medieval settlement with importance for wine trade and commerce in the region.
The town carries a strong Protestant heritage from the 16th century when it became a center of Calvinism and earned the nickname Little Geneva. This religious past shaped how locals view their community and the buildings around them.
The town sits along the Dordogne, making it easy to reach and explore the surrounding area. Local services provide what visitors need, with good connections to larger cities in the region.
The town produced Gaston Aumoitte, who won an Olympic gold medal in croquet, a rare achievement for this sport. This makes it an unexpected link to sporting history.
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