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Our Ancient Ancestors - Languedoc Region of France

 Our earliest documented Bondurant (Bondurand) ancestors came from Rouergue region of Languedoc in Southern France. This region was influenced by Provence, Italy, and Muslim Spain more than the French court in Paris. It spoke a different language called Occitan.

The Banner of Languedoc

The cross represents Occitania, the language of the historic countries located south of the Loire river. It is currently the flag of the Midi-Pyrénées region of France.

The Counts of Toulouse

The Languedoc Cross was used as the historic banner of arms by the counts of Toulouse
The Gard region of France was the home to our Bondurant ancestors


Stone Cross on Church In Cévennes Area

  
Map of Gard region shows the Cévennes Mountains, the region where our Bondurant ancestors made their home


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