Manzac-sur-Vern
Manzac-sur-Vern (French pronunciation: [mɑ̃zak syʁ vɛʁn]; Occitan: Manzac de Vern) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
History
There are near the town both prehistoric Gallo-Roman traces. In the Middle Ages, Manzac had a former Priory of the Abbey of Brantôme and in November 27, 1911, the commune of Manzac was renamed Manzac-sur-Vern
Notable residents
- Léonce Cubélier de Beynac (1866-1942), poet.
- Christian Pabœuf (1956- ) composer.
- Valentin Huot (1929-2017) cyclist.
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% |
---|---|---|
1962 | 437 | — |
1968 | 401 | −8.2% |
1975 | 420 | +4.7% |
1982 | 417 | −0.7% |
1990 | 488 | +17.0% |
1999 | 505 | +3.5% |
2008 | 527 | +4.4% |
Gallery
Significant landmarks
Significant landmarks include the Saint-Pierre-ès-links a 15th-century church with façade (shown right) dating from the 19th century and Gothic bell tower.
- Chartreuse de la Faye a listed historical site.
- Leyzarnie Castle, rebuilt in the early 20th century, also a listed historic monuments.
- Tower of the former Castle of the Châtenet.
- Chartreuse of Couture.
- Manor de dives du, from the 17th century.
- Cluzeau à Bencharel.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ Jean-Marie Bélingard, Dominique Audrerie et Emmanuel du Chazaud (préf. André Chastel), Le Périgord des chartreuses, Périgueux, Pilote 24 édition, mai 2000, 341 p. (ISBN 2-912347-11-4), p. 100
- ^ Château de Leyzarnie, consultée le 16 décembre 2012.
- ^ Guy Penaud, Dictionnaire des châteaux du Périgord, p. 79, éditions Sud Ouest, 1996.
- ^ Guy Penaud, Dictionnaire des châteaux du Périgord, p. 98, éditions Sud Ouest, 1996, ISBN 2-87901-221-X
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