Rousset, Bouches-du-Rhône

French commune
nomcommune=Rousset
région=Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
département=Bouches-du-Rhône
arrondissement=Aix-en-Provence
canton=Trets
insee=13087
cp=13790
maire=Jean-Louis Canal
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm=Pays d'Aix
longitude=5.622
latitude=43.481
alt moy=224m
alt mini=
alt maxi=
hectares=1,950
km²=19.50
sans=4,025
date-sans=2004
dens=185
date-dens=2004

Rousset is a commune in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône in the south of France, close to Aix-en-Provence.

The town is known for its semiconductor area that groups Atmel and STMicroelectronics.

History

Although Rousset can be traced back to the Romans, the first written mention comes in a 1050 document, under the name of "Rosselun" or "roscetum rosetum". [http://www.rousset-fr.com/frame.htm Site Officiel de la Mairie de Rousset sur Arc ] ] In the Middle Ages, a castle as well as a church and chapels were built, as dwellings increased.

In the 9th century, Rousset belonged to Saint-Victor, then by 1143 the Knights Templar took over, followed by the Knights of Malta in 1307.

Under the French Revolution, the castle was destroyed.

The church was built in 1861.

Twin village

*Rousset is twinned with Kirkop in Malta.

References

External links

* [http://www.rousset-fr.com/anglais/frame.htm Official website]