Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens
Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens (Languedocien: Sent Sulpici de Faleirens) is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
It is one of eight municipalities forming the jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion, which is a UNESCO World Heritage of Humanity for its historic vineyard landscape that has survived intact and in use.
Geography
Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens is located 35 km (22 mi) northeast of Bordeaux, between Libourne and Branne.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1,180 | — |
| 1968 | 1,219 | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 1,304 | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 1,625 | +24.6% |
| 1990 | 1,613 | −0.7% |
| 1999 | 1,583 | −1.9% |
| 2008 | 1,504 | −5.0% |
Economy
The main activity of the town is related to viticulture.
Sights
- The Peyrefitte menhir is the largest menhir of Aquitaine. It was classified as a historical monument in 1889.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
External links
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