Biron, Dordogne
Biron (French pronunciation: [biʁɔ̃]; Occitan: Biront) is a commune in the Dordogne department in southwestern France.
Geography
Biron lies between the Dropt and Lède rivers between the towns of Monpazier, Villeréal and Villefranche-du-Périgord.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 123 | — |
| 1975 | 121 | −0.23% |
| 1982 | 120 | −0.12% |
| 1990 | 132 | +1.20% |
| 1999 | 140 | +0.66% |
| 2009 | 182 | +2.66% |
| 2014 | 190 | +0.86% |
| 2020 | 142 | −4.74% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Sights
Biron is dominated by the Château de Biron, which overlooks the village and was a bastion in medieval times. Today the château is a tourist hotspot in the summer months.