Verteillac
Verteillac (French pronunciation: [vɛʁtɛjak]; Occitan: Vertelhac) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in south-western France. In 2014, the feast of Félibrée was held in Verteillac.
Verteillac | |
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 Town hall | |
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Location of Verteillac  | |
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| Coordinates: 45°20′53″N 0°22′01″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| Arrondissement | Périgueux |
| Canton | Ribérac |
| Intercommunality | Périgord Ribéracois |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Régis Defraye |
| Area 1 | 18.44 km2 (7.12 sq mi) |
| Population | 590 |
| • Density | 32/km2 (83/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 24573 /24320 |
| Elevation | 79–187 m (259–614 ft) (avg. 135 m or 443 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
International relation
It is twinned with Fontanetto Po in Italy.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 683 | — |
| 1968 | 655 | −4.1% |
| 1975 | 652 | −0.5% |
| 1982 | 724 | +11.0% |
| 1990 | 706 | −2.5% |
| 1999 | 675 | −4.4% |
| 2008 | 644 | −4.6% |
Sights
Verteillac church
- Château du Breuil, 16th-17th century
- Château de la Grénerie, 19th century
- Château de la Meyfrenie, 18th-19th century
- Verteillac church
Shopping
Verteillac is a local shopping centre for the nearby villages. It has a general store (Merlaud, which sells everything from lettuce to lawn mowers), butchers, bakers, a brocante, a choice of cafes and restaurants.
Personalities
- Martine Aurillac, députée for Paris, was member of the municipal council of Verteillac from 1971 until 1977.
References
- "Populations légales 2019". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2021.
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