Rousset, Bouches-du-Rhône
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Commune of Rousset |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Bouches-du-Rhône |
| Arrondissement | Aix-en-Provence |
| Canton | Trets |
| Intercommunality | Pays d'Aix |
| Mayor | Jean-Louis Canal (2001-2008) |
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| Elevation | 224m (avg.) |
| Land area¹ | 19.50 km² |
| Population² (2004) |
4,025 |
| - Density | 185/km² (2004) |
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| INSEE/Postal code | 13087/ 13790 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
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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.
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[edit] 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".[1] In the Middle Ages, a castle as well as a church and chapels were built, as dwellings increased.[1]
In the 9th century, Rousset belonged to Saint-Victor[1], then by 1143 the Knights Templar took over[1], followed by the Knights of Malta in 1307.[1]
Under the French Revolution, the castle was destroyed.[1]
The church was built in 1861.[1]
[edit] Twin village
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