Gradignan (; ) is a commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France.
It is a suburb of the city of Bordeaux and is located on its southwest side. Thus, it is a member of the Bordeaux Métropole.
History
The Château de Laurenzane, which currently serves as the town hall, dates back to 1752.
Population
Education institutions Gradignan is a part of the Bordeaux education zone (Académie de Bordeaux).:fr:Gradignan List of the educational establishments. Kindergarten Primary schools Middle schools High schools Universities & higher education Ermitage La Clairière Lange Saint-Géry Les Tourelles Malartic Le Pin Franc Saint-Exupéry Lange Saint-Géry Martinon Malartic Le Pin Franc Collège Fontaines de Monjous Collège Alfred Mauguin Lycée des GravesENITA IUT de Bordeaux 1
Prison Gradignan prison is a high-security facility serving the Bordeaux area.
International relations Gradignan has partnerships with: Pfungstadt, Germany, since 1996. Figueira da Foz, Portugal, since 1992.
Localities Communes of the Gironde department Motte Saint-Albe
References
External links
Official website