It is the capital of the Tarn-et-Garonne department in southern France. It is located 52 km north of Toulouse, on the Tarn, a tributary of the Garonne. It has a population of 51,855 (1999). It was founded by the Count of Toulouse in 1144 and developed in the 14th century. It became a British territory during the Hundred Years' War, and a base for Protestants (Huguenots) during the Wars of Religion in the 16th century. It is a center of grape cultivation and a distribution center for white wine, grains, and forced vegetables. It is also home to industries such as furniture, textiles, electricity, and food products (dairy products). It is home to the Church of Saint-Jacques, famous for its 13th century bell tower, a 14th century bridge, and Notre Dame Cathedral (completed in 1739). It is the birthplace of the painter Ingres and the sculptor Bourdelle, and is home to the Ingres Museum. [Nobuyoshi Aoki] Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend |
フランス南部、タルン・エ・ガロンヌ県の県都。トゥールーズの北52キロメートル、ガロンヌ川の支流タルン川沿いに位置する。人口5万1855(1999)。1144年トゥールーズ伯によって建設され、14世紀に発達した。百年戦争中はイギリス領になり、16世紀の宗教戦争時代には新教(ユグノー)の根拠地になった。ブドウ栽培の中心地で、白ワイン、穀物、促成野菜の集散地。家具、繊維、電気、食料品(酪製品)などの工業も立地している。13世紀の鐘楼が有名なサン・ジャック教会や14世紀の橋、ノートル・ダム大聖堂(1739年完成)がある。画家アングルや彫刻家ブールデルの生誕地で、アングル美術館がある。 [青木伸好] 出典 小学館 日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)について 情報 | 凡例 |
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