the past. Several quarries south of town above Montdardier were formerly important sources of lithographic limestone. Stone from these quarries earned an honorable mention in the Great Exhibition of 1851. Le Vigan is a tourist destination during summer time. Personalities Chevalier d'Assas (1733–1760) - A captain of the Régiment d'Auvergne famous for an account of his participation in the battle of Kloster Kampen during the Seven Years' War. He is often credited with sacrificing his life to alert his regiment to the presence of the English near their camp, with the phrase "To me, Auvergne! Here is the enemy!" Abraham Peyrenc de Moras (1684-1732) - Banker, born a commoner, rose to the nobility and died immensely wealthy. Built the Hôtel Biron in Paris which now houses the Musée Rodin. Caroline Proust Actress (1967-) (1731–1824), Constituent Odette Teissier du Cros (1906-1997), founder and curator of Le Vigan's (1771-1799) - soldier of the French Revolution Sights The shows the life in the Cévennes during the past centuries The Vieux Pont is an old bridge built during the 11th century The old hotel Faventines called Château d'Assas from 18th century The Arboretum de la Foux and Arboretum de l'Hort de Dieu are mature arboretums See also Communes of the Gard department References External links Patrimoine du Vigan Communes of Gard Subprefectures in France Languedoc