Blessac
Blessac (French pronunciation: [blɛsak]; Occitan: Blaçac) is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France.
Geography
An area of lakes, forestry and farming comprising the village and some hamlets situated just 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Aubusson, in the Creuse valley and at the junction of the D17, D7 and the D941 roads.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 292 | — |
| 1968 | 316 | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 342 | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 411 | +20.2% |
| 1990 | 495 | +20.4% |
| 1999 | 488 | −1.4% |
| 2008 | 521 | +6.8% |
Sights
- The church, dating from the twelfth century.
- A dolmen known as Pierre-la-Fade.
- A seventeenth century chateau.
- The chapel of Notre-Dame, dating from the thirteenth century.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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