Cadaujac

Cadaujac is a common French, located in the department of the the Gironde and the area Aquitaine.

Geography

One can reach Cadaujac by the Rocade (Left and).

History

If the terminology in " ac" comes well from the Celtic language, it is not the same as for the exact significance of the word Cadaujac but a thing is certain: at the time of the Celtic , an organized life existed in Cadaujac. The update of various vestiges: Cemetery, way, vase S, Galleon, shows an intense activity with the Gallo-Roman time.

The Moyen-âge sees Cadaujac invaded by the Barbares, crossed by the Sarrasin S, evangelized, equipped with Château X feudal and to become, as from the 14th century, a required passage for the pilgrims who go to Saint-Jacques-with-Compostelle. They arrive on Right Bank at Quinsac and cross the the Garonne by the island of Lalande.

Rebirth at the 18th century, Cadaujac develops quietly with the shelter of the great conflicts.

18th is one great century for Cadaujac. Indeed, the enrichment of Bordeaux, thanks to the foreign trade with the islands and the development of the river navigation, benefits Of Bordeaux which are made build beautiful country houses at the edge of the Garonne. The trade of the wine is in full rise, the white wines of the Graves have a European fame.

Administration

Demography

Places and monuments

Castle Bouscaut
the firm exotic
Castle of Eck
Castle of Malleret

Personalities related to the commune

Cathy Arnaud: Judo kate

World champion 1987 and 1989 (- 56kg)
Champion of Europe 1987,1989 and 1990 (- 56kg)
7th with the Olympic Games in 1992 with Barcelona

See too

Common of the Gironde

External bonds

Official site of Cadaujac
Cadaujac on the site of the national geographical Institute
Cadaujac on the site of INSEE
Cadaujac on the site of Quid
Localization of Cadaujac on a chart of France and communes bordering
Plane on Cadaujac on Mapquest

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