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).

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