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{{short description|Commune in Occitanie, France}}
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|INSEE = 30040
|INSEE = 30040
|postal code = 30770
|postal code = 30770
|mayor = Marc Weller<ref>{{cite web|title=Répertoire national des élus: les maires|url=https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/datasets/r/2876a346-d50c-4911-934e-19ee07b0e503|publisher=data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises|date=13 September 2022|language=fr}}</ref>
|mayor = Jean-Claude Gonzalez Trique
|term = 2015-2020
|term = 2020&ndash;2026
|intercommunality = Pays Viganais
|intercommunality = Pays Viganais
|coordinates = {{coord|43.9136|3.5136|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|coordinates = {{coord|43.9136|3.5136|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
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'''Blandas''' is a [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Gard]] [[Departments of France|department]] in southern [[France]]. It is known for its proximity to the [[Cirque de Navacelles]] and the town encompasses one of the principal overlooks on the Cirque. It is also for its exceptional megalithic sites. It is included in the [[UNESCO]] world heritage site "The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1153/|title=The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape|first=UNESCO World Heritage|last=Centre|website=UNESCO World Heritage Centre}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://blandas.fr/|title=Accueil|website=Bienvenue à Blandas !}}</ref>
'''Blandas''' is a [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Gard]] [[Departments of France|department]] in southern [[France]]. It is known for its proximity to the [[Cirque de Navacelles]] and the town encompasses one of the principal overlooks on the Cirque. It is also known for its exceptional megalithic sites. It is included in the [[UNESCO]] world heritage site "The [[Causses and Cévennes|Causses and the Cévennes]], Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1153/|title=The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape|first=UNESCO World Heritage|last=Centre|website=UNESCO World Heritage Centre}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://blandas.fr/|title=Accueil|website=Bienvenue à Blandas !}}</ref>


==Population==
==Population==
{{Historical populations
{{Historical populations
|source = INSEE<ref name=pophist>[https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/7633058?geo=COM-30040#ancre-POP_T1 Population en historique depuis 1968], INSEE</ref>
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1881|528|
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1891|506|
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|1968 |141
1901|420|
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|1975 |115
1911|355|
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|1982 |116
1921|268|
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|1990 |112
1931|268|
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|1999 |106
1936|227|
|2009 |128
1954|196|
|2014 |144
1962|172|
|2020 |127
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1968|141|
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1975|115|
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1982|116|
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1990|112|
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1999|106|
2008|128
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==History==
==History==
=== Prehistoric Finds===
=== Prehistoric Finds===
La grotte des Pins
La grotte des Pins


In may, 1967 a team of speleologues attempted to enlarge a natural opening exposed by erosion. Their work exposed a large hidden room 5m high and on the floor of the room they found fragments of ceramics. Further exploration uncovered tools, objects, and much scattered charcoal, up to 60cm thick in places possibly from prehistoric torches. Theories at the time suggested that the cave served as a cellar or storage, rather than a habitation, since a lack of air circulation made hearth fires difficult.<ref>{{cite article|title=La grotte des Pins (Blandas, Gard) |periodical=Bulletin de la Société préhistorique française|volume= 69|date=1972|type= Etudes et Travaux, fascicule 2|author= J.-L. Roudil et P. Vincent|pages=570–583}}</ref>
In May 1967 a team of speleologists attempted to enlarge a natural opening exposed by erosion. Their work exposed a large hidden room 5m high and on the floor of the room they found fragments of ceramics. Further exploration uncovered tools, objects, and much scattered charcoal, up to 60&nbsp;cm thick in places possibly from prehistoric torches. Theories at the time suggested that the cave served as a cellar or storage, rather than a habitation, since a lack of air circulation made hearth fires difficult.<ref>{{cite news|title=La grotte des Pins (Blandas, Gard) |periodical=Bulletin de la Société préhistorique française|volume= 69|date=1972|type= Etudes et Travaux, fascicule 2|author= J.-L. Roudil et P. Vincent|pages=570–583}}</ref>


Baume du Roc du Midi
Baume du Roc du Midi


In 1979 at Baume du Roc du Midi, a cave which opens out from the cliff on the edge of the [[causse de Blandas]] at a lookout with a view over the [[Cirque de Navacelles]], archeologists discovered a walled part of the cave, closed since the middle ages, but inhabited continuously from prehistory into protohistoric times. Inside the walled portion, many objects including two copper daggers with serrated blades, a bronze axe, a riveted bronze dagger, bronze sconces, spear-tips, and many other [[Bronze Age]] objects<ref>Documents préhistoriques de la grotte du Roc du Midi (Blandas, Gard) (article) J.-L. Roudil;P. Vincent; Bulletin de la Société préhistorique française Year 1974 vol71 n7 pp.203-209</ref>
In 1979 at Baume du Roc du Midi, a cave which opens out from the cliff on the edge of the [[causse de Blandas]] at a lookout with a view over the [[Cirque de Navacelles]], archeologists discovered a walled part of the cave, closed since the Middle Ages, but inhabited continuously from prehistory into protohistoric times. Inside the walled portion, many objects including two copper daggers with serrated blades, a bronze axe, a riveted bronze dagger, bronze sconces, spear-tips, and many other [[Bronze Age]] objects<ref>Documents préhistoriques de la grotte du Roc du Midi (Blandas, Gard) (article) J.-L. Roudil;P. Vincent; Bulletin de la Société préhistorique française Year 1974 vol71 n7 pp.203-209</ref>


La Baumelle
La Baumelle


A discovery was made in 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2009/10/04/686673-gard-la-grotte-aux-miracles.html|title=Gard. La grotte aux miracles|website=ladepeche.fr}}</ref> by speleologists in a prehistoric cave which had been blocked for over 5000 years. On August 10 2009, speleologists, along with [[:fr:Laurent Bruxelles|Laurent Bruxelles]] and Philippe Galant, from [[:fr:Institut national de Recherches archéologiques préventives|Institut national de Recherches archéologiques préventives]], began a 10 day exploration of the find. The entrance was blocked by a [[menhir]] or [[stele]]. This sandstone monolith with engraved surface had been moved from a deposit found at [[Montdardier]] 5-6 km from the cave. Prehistoric remains were discovered: skulls, some covered in calcite, pieces of water-collecting vessels, ceramic shards, and a furnished hallway.<ref>Galant, Philippe & Villemejeanne, Richard & Etienne, Aurélien & Bruxelles, Laurent & Boschi, Jean-Yves. (2012). 2015 - Découverte de deux stèles en contexte Néolithique final sur le site de la Baumelle à Blandas (Gard). </ref>
A discovery was made in 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2009/10/04/686673-gard-la-grotte-aux-miracles.html|title=Gard. La grotte aux miracles|website=ladepeche.fr}}</ref> by speleologists in a prehistoric cave which had been blocked for over 5000 years. On August 10, 2009, speleologists, along with [[:fr:Laurent Bruxelles|Laurent Bruxelles]] and Philippe Galant, from [[:fr:Institut national de Recherches archéologiques préventives|Institut national de Recherches archéologiques préventives]], began a 10-day exploration of the find. The entrance was blocked by a [[menhir]] or [[stele]]. This sandstone monolith with engraved surface had been moved from a deposit found at [[Montdardier]] 5–6&nbsp;km from the cave. Prehistoric remains were discovered: skulls, some covered in calcite, pieces of water-collecting vessels, ceramic shards, and a furnished hallway.<ref>Galant, Philippe & Villemejeanne, Richard & Etienne, Aurélien & Bruxelles, Laurent & Boschi, Jean-Yves. (2012). 2015 - Découverte de deux stèles en contexte Néolithique final sur le site de la Baumelle à Blandas (Gard).</ref>


===Megaliths===
===Megaliths===
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|[[:fr:Cromlech de Lacam de Peyrarines|Cromlech de Lacam de Peyrarines]]
|[[:fr:Cromlech de Lacam de Peyrarines|Cromlech de Lacam de Peyrarines]]
|[[Blandas]]
|Blandas
|A prehistoric [[cromlech]] of 120m in diameter, including 50 standing stones of up to 1.8m high with a standing center [[menhir]]. Considered by many to be among the most impressive in Europe.<ref>https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=6334839</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://blandas.fr/tourisme-loisirs/lieux-de-curiosites/cromlech-de-perrarines/|title=Cromlech de Perrarines|publisher=}}</ref>
|A prehistoric [[cromlech]] of 120m in diameter, including 50 standing stones of up to 1.8m high with a standing center [[menhir]]. Considered by many to be among the most impressive in Europe.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=6334839 |title=The Megalithic Portal: Lacam de Peyrarines - Stone Circle in France in Languedoc:Gard (30)
|date=April 11, 2006 |access-date=July 17, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blandas.fr/tourisme-loisirs/lieux-de-curiosites/cromlech-de-perrarines/|title=Cromlech de Perrarines}}</ref>
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|[[:fr:Cromlech de Lacam de la Rigalderie|Cromlech de Lacam de la Rigalderie]]
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|A cromlech of approximately 90m in diameter with 36 stones, 20 of which are still upright, but lacking a central pillar. One menhir stands 2.5m high<ref>https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=6334837</ref>
|A cromlech of approximately 90m in diameter with 36 stones, 20 of which are still upright, but lacking a central pillar. One menhir stands 2.5m high<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=6334837 |title=The Megalithic Portal: Lacam de la Rigalderie - Stone Circle in France in Languedoc:Gard (30)
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==References==
==References==
*[http://www.insee.fr/en/home/home_page.asp INSEE]
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Latest revision as of 06:39, 18 July 2024

Blandas
Commune
Part of the Rigalderie stone circle in Blandas
Part of the Rigalderie stone circle in Blandas
Coat of arms of Blandas
Coat of arms
Location of Blandas
Map
Blandas is located in France
Blandas
Blandas
Blandas is located in Occitanie
Blandas
Blandas
Coordinates: 43°54′49″N 3°30′49″E / 43.9136°N 3.5136°E / 43.9136; 3.5136
CountryFrance
RegionOccitania
DepartmentGard
ArrondissementLe Vigan
CantonLe Vigan
IntercommunalityPays Viganais
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Marc Weller[1]
Area
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37.46 km2 (14.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
126
 • Density3.4/km2 (8.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
30040 /30770
Elevation280–953 m (919–3,127 ft)
(avg. 650 m or 2,130 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Blandas is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. It is known for its proximity to the Cirque de Navacelles and the town encompasses one of the principal overlooks on the Cirque. It is also known for its exceptional megalithic sites. It is included in the UNESCO world heritage site "The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape"[3][4]

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 141—    
1975 115−2.87%
1982 116+0.12%
1990 112−0.44%
1999 106−0.61%
2009 128+1.90%
2014 144+2.38%
2020 127−2.07%
Source: INSEE[5]

History

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Prehistoric Finds

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La grotte des Pins

In May 1967 a team of speleologists attempted to enlarge a natural opening exposed by erosion. Their work exposed a large hidden room 5m high and on the floor of the room they found fragments of ceramics. Further exploration uncovered tools, objects, and much scattered charcoal, up to 60 cm thick in places possibly from prehistoric torches. Theories at the time suggested that the cave served as a cellar or storage, rather than a habitation, since a lack of air circulation made hearth fires difficult.[6]

Baume du Roc du Midi

In 1979 at Baume du Roc du Midi, a cave which opens out from the cliff on the edge of the causse de Blandas at a lookout with a view over the Cirque de Navacelles, archeologists discovered a walled part of the cave, closed since the Middle Ages, but inhabited continuously from prehistory into protohistoric times. Inside the walled portion, many objects including two copper daggers with serrated blades, a bronze axe, a riveted bronze dagger, bronze sconces, spear-tips, and many other Bronze Age objects[7]

La Baumelle

A discovery was made in 2009[8] by speleologists in a prehistoric cave which had been blocked for over 5000 years. On August 10, 2009, speleologists, along with Laurent Bruxelles and Philippe Galant, from Institut national de Recherches archéologiques préventives, began a 10-day exploration of the find. The entrance was blocked by a menhir or stele. This sandstone monolith with engraved surface had been moved from a deposit found at Montdardier 5–6 km from the cave. Prehistoric remains were discovered: skulls, some covered in calcite, pieces of water-collecting vessels, ceramic shards, and a furnished hallway.[9]

Megaliths

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see also Mégalithes du causse de Blandas (fr)

Monument Town Note Protection Coordinates Photo
Cromlech de Lacam de Peyrarines Blandas A prehistoric cromlech of 120m in diameter, including 50 standing stones of up to 1.8m high with a standing center menhir. Considered by many to be among the most impressive in Europe.[10][11] 43°55′34″N 3°31′50″E / 43.9261°N 3.5306°E / 43.9261; 3.5306 (Cromlech de Lacam de Peyrarines)
Cromlech de Lacam de la Rigalderie Blandas A cromlech of approximately 90m in diameter with 36 stones, 20 of which are still upright, but lacking a central pillar. One menhir stands 2.5m high[12] 43°55′38″N 3°29′29″E / 43.9272°N 3.4914°E / 43.9272; 3.4914 (Cromlech de Lacam de la Rigalderie)
Cromlech de Lacam de Rogues Blandas 43°53′39″N 3°33′50″E / 43.8942°N 3.5638°E / 43.8942; 3.5638 (Cromlech de Lacam de Rogues)
Dolmen d'Arques Blandas 43°56′16″N 3°30′12″E / 43.9377°N 3.5032°E / 43.9377; 3.5032 (Dolmen d'Arques)
Dolmen de Barral Blandas 43°54′46″N 3°33′15″E / 43.9127°N 3.5541°E / 43.9127; 3.5541 (Dolmen de Barral)
Dolmen de la Borie d'Arre Blandas 43°53′37″N 3°32′12″E / 43.8936°N 3.5367°E / 43.8936; 3.5367 (Dolmen de la Borie d'Arre)
Dolmen de Planas Blandas 43°55′42″N 3°32′12″E / 43.9282°N 3.5366°E / 43.9282; 3.5366 (Dolmen de Planas)
Dolmen de Regos Blandas 43°55′15″N 3°32′34″E / 43.9207°N 3.5427°E / 43.9207; 3.5427 (Dolmen de Regos)
Dolmen du Château d'Assas Blandas 43°54′41″N 3°32′15″E / 43.9115°N 3.5374°E / 43.9115; 3.5374 (Dolmen du Château d'Assas)
Menhir d'Avernat Blandas 43°56′09″N 3°29′36″E / 43.9357°N 3.4934°E / 43.9357; 3.4934 (Menhirs d'Avernat)
Menhir des Combes Blandas 43°56′09″N 3°29′45″E / 43.9359°N 3.4958°E / 43.9359; 3.4958 (Menhir des Combes)
Menhir de Planas Blandas other name Menhir du Serre de la Gleisa 43°55′36″N 3°32′21″E / 43.9266°N 3.5391°E / 43.9266; 3.5391 (Menhir de Planas)
Menhir du Sotch des Genièvres Blandas 43°55′34″N 3°31′17″E / 43.9262°N 3.5215°E / 43.9262; 3.5215 (Menhir du Sotch des Genièvres)
Menhirs de Landre Blandas 3 menhirs 43°56′11″N 3°30′58″E / 43.9365°N 3.5162°E / 43.9365; 3.5162 (Menhir de Landre)
Menhirs du Travers des Noyers Blandas 2 menhirs 43°54′02″N 3°31′15″E / 43.9006°N 3.5207°E / 43.9006; 3.5207 (Menhir du Travers des Noyers)
Blandas is located in Gard (Department) France
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape". UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
  4. ^ "Accueil". Bienvenue à Blandas !.
  5. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
  6. ^ J.-L. Roudil et P. Vincent (1972). "La grotte des Pins (Blandas, Gard)". Bulletin de la Société préhistorique française (Etudes et Travaux, fascicule 2). Vol. 69. pp. 570–583.
  7. ^ Documents préhistoriques de la grotte du Roc du Midi (Blandas, Gard) (article) J.-L. Roudil;P. Vincent; Bulletin de la Société préhistorique française Year 1974 vol71 n7 pp.203-209
  8. ^ "Gard. La grotte aux miracles". ladepeche.fr.
  9. ^ Galant, Philippe & Villemejeanne, Richard & Etienne, Aurélien & Bruxelles, Laurent & Boschi, Jean-Yves. (2012). 2015 - Découverte de deux stèles en contexte Néolithique final sur le site de la Baumelle à Blandas (Gard).
  10. ^ "The Megalithic Portal: Lacam de Peyrarines - Stone Circle in France in Languedoc:Gard (30)". 11 April 2006. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Cromlech de Perrarines".
  12. ^ "The Megalithic Portal: Lacam de la Rigalderie - Stone Circle in France in Languedoc:Gard (30)". 20 December 2009. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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