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Pessac

Commune

Coat of arms

Pessac

Location in France

Pessac

Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Country

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Bordeaux

Area

38.82 km² (14.99 sq mi)

Population

(Jan. 2021)

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Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

33318 /33600

Elevation

12–56 m (39–184 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Pessac is a town located in the southwest of France. It is part of the Aquitaine region and the Gironde department. Pessac is a commune, which is like a local administrative area in France.

This town is very close to the big city of Bordeaux. Like many towns near large cities, Pessac has grown a lot over time. More people have moved there, and more buildings have been built.

Even with all this growth, parts of Pessac are still very green and natural. You can find many vineyards and parks there.

Discovering Pessac's Famous Wines
Green Spaces in Pessac
Pessac and the University of Bordeaux
Famous People from Pessac
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Discovering Pessac's Famous Wines

Pessac is well-known for producing special wines called "Pessac Léognan". These wines come from grapes grown in the area. Many beautiful wine estates, called châteaux, are located here.

People have known about the great quality of these wines for a long time. Even a famous thinker from the 1700s, named Montesquieu, wrote about how good they were!

Green Spaces in Pessac

Pessac has many lovely parks where people can relax and enjoy nature. These green spaces help keep the town beautiful and offer places for outdoor activities.

Pessac and the University of Bordeaux

Pessac is one of the main towns where the University of Bordeaux is located. This university is one of the biggest in Europe! It's spread across several cities, including Bordeaux, Pessac, Talence, and Gradignan.

Pessac is home to several important parts of the university:

Institut d'études politiques de Bordeaux: This school focuses on politics and government.
Bordeaux Montaigne University: Here, students learn about literature, languages, human sciences, communication, and art.
Montesquieu University: This part of the university teaches law and economics.