Roquedur

Roquedur is a small mountainous commune situated at an elevation of 407 meters in the Gard department of southern France, covering approximately 11 square kilometers with a population of around 265 inhabitants.

The commune experienced significant population fluctuations throughout the 20th century, with recorded figures of 99 inhabitants in 1969 rising to 265 by 2022, reflecting gradual demographic recovery in recent decades.

Roquedur maintains strong connections to Occitan heritage, with its name appearing as Ròcadun in the regional language, and local traditions include festivals celebrating regional customs and agricultural practices typical of the Cévennes area.

The commune is administered from Place de la Mairie and uses postal code 30440, with residents accessing additional services in nearby Le Vigan and benefiting from regional transportation networks connecting to Montpellier.

The village serves as a gateway to diverse landscapes ranging from 165 to 710 meters elevation, offering residents and visitors access to varied terrain within a compact 11-square-kilometer area that encompasses forests, hills, and rural farmland.

Location: canton of Sumène

Location: Gard

Location: arrondissement of Le Vigan

Elevation above the sea: 407 m

Shares border with: Saint-André-de-Majencoules, Saint-Bresson, Saint-Julien-de-la-Nef, Sumène, Le Vigan

Address: 30440 Roquedur, France

Phone: +33467824596

Email: roquedur@wanadoo.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.97583,3.67556

Latest update: August 10, 2025 12:05