Town Twinning since May 1964

In May 2008 i discovered a small Aldridge handbook guide written in 1964-1965 which explained that Aldridge and Montelimar in Drome, France had formed a link as "Twinning Towns" in May 1964.

Sadly, with 44 years of Town Twinning, it was clear that over the years this cordial arrangement had been overlooked and forgotten, although there was evidence that the Town Twinning was still active in 1972 with a mention in the official guide to Aldridge of that year.

Montelimar is a very picturesque town which has a world wide reputation for its nougat which is produced using local honey and almonds.

Montelimar is clearly an attractive location with lots to offer for visitors and holiday makers.

It has numerous fine buildings, chateaux and a castle. Local produce includes honey, garlic, olives, goats cheese, wine, black truffles and fields of lavender.

Historically, Aldridge was famous for its clay and brick works and I am not sure how well this would compete in attracting tourists against Montelimar, but perhaps our rain is better than theirs ?

I think Montelimar is a place i would very much like to visit, here is a link for you to explore and discover the treats they have to offer !Montelimar website

Below is the 1964 announcement for Town Twinning between Montelimar and Aldridge:

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If you would like to see the Town Twinning of Aldridge and Montelimar become active again, or you have any information about this relationship over the past years, please contact me.

More information has been requested via the TownTwinning portal see Towntwinning website forum

Thank you, Alan.

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Montélimar (Latin name: Acumum and Montelaimar in occitan) is the second largest town after Valence in the Drôme region of southern France, next to the Rhône river. The area of Montélimar has been inhabited since the Celtic era, with reconstruction during the Roman reign, including a basilica, aqueducts, thermae and a forum. The Adhémar family reigned over the city in the Middle Ages and built a castle (Château des Adhémar) which dominates the skyline. It was the birthplace of the French navigator Louis de Freycinet and the hometown of Émile Loubet, President of France from 1899 till 1906, who held the office of mayor of Montélimar. Montélimar is widely regarded as the world capital of nougat which is one of the 13 desserts of Provence.

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