Ners Explained

Ners
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason de la ville de Ners (30).svg
Arrondissement:Alès
Canton:Quissac
Insee:30188
Postal Code:30360
Mayor:Patrice Pupet[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Alès Agglomération
Coordinates:44.0272°N 4.1594°W
Elevation M:123
Elevation Min M:79
Elevation Max M:181
Area Km2:4.96

Ners is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.

History

Ners is part of a territory inhabited long before the Roman presence in the region.

The village is located along the ancient road 'voie Régordane' going from Saint-Gilles to Puy-en-Velay. Along this road traders, pilgrims, crusaders and knights crossed the river Gardon.

In 1211 Ners is first time reported as a place of residence with the "castrum nercium" - a watchtower of the twelfth century. This tower was probably constructed as an outpost to the village of Vezenobres as well as to protect the few inhabitants of the village. The tower was gradually expanded and in 1480 it retained its castle walls and is to be considered the oldest building in the village.

Etymology

Etymologically the name can be derived from "Nertius", a Gallo-Roman person with great prestige in ancient times. A manuscript from 1247 mentions the name "Nercium" and in 1547 "Ners".

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 2 December 2020. fr.