Marmande, Administrative center in Lot-et-Garonne, France
Marmande sits at an elevation of 32 meters (105 feet) at the meeting point of the Trec and Garonne rivers, connected by two bridges and a bypass. The town spreads along both riverbanks and forms a compact center with several residential neighborhoods in the periphery.
Richard the Lionheart founded the town around 1195 and granted it self-governance, creating a strategic toll point along the Garonne. Over the centuries the place developed into a regional trading center with connections to nearby wine-growing areas.
The Notre-Dame church displays architectural elements spanning three centuries, from the 13th to 15th century, with characteristic features of each era throughout its entire structure. Different construction phases left traces in the design of the vaults, windows and facade.
The town maintains multiple recreational facilities, including motorcycle racing tracks that regularly host international competitions. Visitors can check with the tourist information office for ongoing events and regional excursion destinations.
The agricultural sector of the town specializes in tomato cultivation, with an annual festival in July celebrating this farming heritage. The variety of cultivars and the processing of the fruit play an important role for the local economy and identity.
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