Les Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues
Les Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues (French pronunciation: [le lɛv e tumejʁaɡ]; Occitan: Las Luèvias e Tomeiragas) is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is sometimes referred to as Les Lèves.
Geography
The closest town is Sainte-Foy-la-Grande.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 662 | — |
| 1968 | 669 | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 599 | −10.5% |
| 1982 | 555 | −7.3% |
| 1990 | 503 | −9.4% |
| 1999 | 543 | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 539 | −0.7% |
Wine
Les Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues is in the heart of the easternmost wine growing commune within the Bordeaux appellation. Univitis which is the largest group of wine producers in Bordeaux and southwestern France, is based in the village. Univitis owns most of the vineyards around the village, and in size makes up half of the commune.
There are also a number of independent wine producers based in the village, such as Chateau La Tour de Chollet.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ "The history of les Leves et Thoumeyragues with postcards and old photos". Archived from the original on 10 December 2010. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ "Market Group - Univitis". Archived from the original on 23 November 2009. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ "The history of les Leves et Thoumeyragues with postcards and old photos". Archived from the original on 10 December 2010. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Les Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues.
- www.les-leves.com A website with photographs and current affairs about Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues, by a resident photographer.
- Univitis home page (English language)
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