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Auch
France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and comprises various overseas islands and territories which are located in other regions. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. At 674,843 square kilometers, France is the world's 40th-largest country after Myanmar. France is a member of The European Union and Paris is the capital of this nation. The sole official language of France is French. Since prehistoric times, France has been a crossroads of trade, migrations, and invasions.
Auch is a town and commune in southwestern France. It is located inside the region Midi-Pyrenees, it is the capital of the Gers departement. Auch is the historical capital of Gascony. At the 1999 census there were 24,725 inhabitants in the urban area of Auch. Auch is a very ancient town. Auch is known for its Renaissance Cathedrale Sainte-Marie with its magnificent organ, carved stalls and rose stained-glass windows, La Tour d'Armagnac a 14th century prison, as well as a statue of d'Artagnan who was based on the real life person, Charles de Batz, Comte d'Artagnan born nearby in the chateau de Castelmore, and written about by Alexander Dumas.
Auch is well connected to nearby cities and towns such as Agen, Toulouse and Tarbes by Routes Nationales. Auch is a twin city for Memmingen. Auch is the home of Auch rugby union team. Auch was the birthplace of Louis Thomas Villaret de Joyeuse from 1750 to 1812, admiral Dominic Serres from 1719 to 1793. Auch is also a European surname, possibly derrived as a habitational name for some early inhabitants of the town, see also Auch.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Auch enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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