Rodez

[ raw-dez ]

/ rɔˈdɛz /

a town in and the capital of Aveyron, in S France.

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There are two great churches of this order—though lacking aisles—in France, the cathedrals at Rodez and Albi in the south.
The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine|Francis Miltoun
Rodez lacks, however, the great enfolding tower central of Albi.
The Cathedrals of Southern France|Francis Miltoun
The local saying is, Who has not seen the cathedral of Albi and the tower of Rodez has seen nothing.
How France Built Her Cathedrals|Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly
I recall one of the most vivid memories that remain to me from my brief sojourn at the Royal College of Rodez.
The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles|Jean Henri Fabre

The minerals found in the department include the coal of the basins of Aubin and Rodez as well as iron, zinc and lead.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1|Various