Bascons is a commune in the Landes department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.[3]
History
The Vascons settled in Aquitaine in the 6th century. It is likely that the village of Bascons owes its name to them. According to legend, Saint Amand, a Merovingian evangelist, performed miracles around 670, which led to the construction of a chapel near a well that attracted pilgrims seeking its healing waters. During the Middle Ages, Bascons served as the seat of the cour dels Sers, a court of justice for the Viscounty of Marsan, and the reputation of the fortified castle grew stronger. The Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion took a toll on the small town, causing it to lose its significance.[4]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 620 | — |
| 1975 | 608 | −0.28% |
| 1982 | 673 | +1.46% |
| 1990 | 823 | +2.55% |
| 1999 | 867 | +0.58% |
| 2009 | 922 | +0.62% |
| 2014 | 884 | −0.84% |
| 2020 | 843 | −0.79% |
| Source: INSEE[5] | ||
Twinning
Bartenheim (France), in memory of the Alsatian civilians who found refuge in the Landes village at the beginning of World War II.
Gallery
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Saint-Amand Church (1626). -
Chapel of Saint-Amand (1946). -
Jean-de-Lahourtique Arena (1935). -
Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-la-Course-Landaise (15th century). -
Course Landaise Museum (1973). -
Bostens district arenas. -
The Longs stream in Bascons.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ Bascons, Nature et traditions des Landes
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
External links
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