词条 | Saint-Affrique |
释义 | Saint-Affrique France town, Aveyron département, Midi-Pyrénées région, southern France. The town is situated about 60 miles (96 km) northwest of Béziers on the southeastern coast and about 6 miles (10 km) from the town of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, which is noted for its production of ewes'-milk cheese. Saint-Affrique developed in the 6th century around the tomb of St. Africain, bishop of Comminges. The town contains a 15th-century bridge, and some megaliths in the environs—especially the dolmen at Tiergue—are notable. Tanning is carried out in Saint-Affrique, and gloves, woolens, and chemicals are manufactured. The town is also involved in the Roquefort cheese trade. Pop. (1999) 7,507. |
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