Uzès
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Uzès is a commune in the Gard department, Occitanie, Southern France. Originally a Gallo-Roman settlement named Ucetia, it supplied water to Nîmes via the Pont du Gard aqueduct. The town experienced periods of Muslim control in the 8th century before becoming a Protestant stronghold during the Wars of Religion.
Statistics
Area
25.41 km²
Population
8,519