Saint-Alexandre, also known as Roquebrune, is a commune in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is located in the department of Gard, between Nîmes and Avignon. The weather in Saint-Alexandre is typically Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild winters. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Middle Ages. It was once a stronghold of the Knights Templar, and later became a center of Protestantism. Saint-Alexandre is also home to a number of historical monuments, including the Romanesque church of Saint-Alexandre and the Renaissance castle of Roquebrune.
Famous Persons from Saint-Alexandre, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Mathieu Choinière - Born on February 7, 1999 - Association football player
- David Choinière - Born on February 7, 1997 - Association football player
- Alex Surprenant - Born on September 4, 1989 - Association football player
- Jean-Paul Bergeron - Born on October 21, 1947 - Mathematician
- Réal Ouellet - Born on September 29, 1935 - Literary scholar, Short story writer, Scholar of French literature, Novelist, Literary critic, University teacher, and Writer - CHA Best Scholarly Book in Canadian History Prize (died: January 1, 2022)
- Madeleine Ouellette-Michalska - Born on May 27, 1930 - Short story writer, Literary historian, Essayist, Novelist, Journalist, University teacher, Poet, and Writer - Governor General's Literary Awards (died: January 1, 2022)
- Antoine Fréchette - Born on August 22, 1905 - Politician (died: August 17, 1978)
- J.-Armand Ménard - Born on July 12, 1905 - Politician (died: October 7, 1973)
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