Manzac-sur-Vern explained
| Manzac-sur-Vern |
| Commune Status: | Commune |
| Arrondissement: | Périgueux |
| Canton: | Saint-Astier |
| Insee: | 24251 |
| Postal Code: | 24110 |
| Mayor: | Yannick Rolland[1] |
| Term: | 2020 - 2026 |
| Intercommunality: | Le Grand Périgueux |
| Coordinates: | 45.0878°N 0.5864°W |
| Elevation M: | 100 |
| Elevation Min M: | 81 |
| Elevation Max M: | 214 |
| Area Km2: | 19.96 |
Manzac-sur-Vern (pronounced as /fr/; oc|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
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.[2]
- Leyzarnie Castle, rebuilt in the early 20th century, also a listed historic monuments.[3]
- Tower of the former Castle of the Châtenet.[4]
- Chartreuse of Couture.
- Manor de dives du, from the 17th century.[5]
- Cluzeau à Bencharel.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 9 August 2021. fr.
- Jean-Marie Bélingard, Dominique Audrerie et Emmanuel du Chazaud (préf. André Chastel), Le Périgord des chartreuses, Périgueux, Pilote 24 édition, mai 2000, 341 p., p. 100
- , consultée le 16 décembre 2012.
- [Guy Penaud]
- [Guy Penaud]
