Taradeau
Commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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Taradeau (French pronunciation: [taʁado]; Occitan: Taradèu) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 1,945.[3]
Taradeau
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 The town hall and church in Taradeau | |
.svg) Coat of arms | |
 Location of Taradeau | |
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| Coordinates: 43°27′14″N 6°25′38″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Var |
| Arrondissement | Draguignan |
| Canton | Vidauban |
| Intercommunality | CA Dracénie Provence Verdon |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Albert David[1] |
Area 1 | 17.31 km2 (6.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[2] | 1,945 |
| • Density | 112.4/km2 (291.0/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Taradéens |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 83134 /83460 |
| Elevation | 44–259 m (144–850 ft) |
| Website | mairie-taradeau |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
History
Ruins of an oppidum were discovered in 1969 in the commune, dating back to the 1st century. The site marks a Celto-Ligurian settlement of the Verucini tribe.[4] In the 12th century, the French built a watch tower above the village named the Tour du Taradel, which is now open to visitors.[5]
The main religion in Taradeau is Roman Catholic.
Facilities
Taradeau is just north of the larger town of Vidauban. Taradeau has a number of small businesses. In the village there is a restaurant, grocery shop, bakery, as well as tobacconist.
The village hosts a yearly circus around August time. Every year Taradeau also has a fireworks display on the local football field, celebrating the liberation of France.
