Carlux
Carlux is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
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The town hall in Carlux | |
Coat of arms | |
Location of Carlux | |
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Coordinates: 44°53′05″N 1°21′15″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
Department | Dordogne |
Arrondissement | Sarlat-la-Canéda |
Canton | Terrasson-Lavilledieu |
Government | |
• Mayor (2008–2014) | André Alard |
Area 1 | 13.31 km2 (5.14 sq mi) |
Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 629 |
• Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 24081 /24370 |
Elevation | 78–254 m (256–833 ft) (avg. 187 m or 614 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1861 | 932 | — |
1962 | 535 | −42.6% |
1968 | 549 | +2.6% |
1975 | 514 | −6.4% |
1982 | 565 | +9.9% |
1990 | 594 | +5.1% |
1999 | 624 | +5.1% |
2008 | 644 | +3.2% |
The village of Carlux has a centrally located 'bourg' (fortification ruin) that dates back to the 12th century, which is currently (June 2013) in the process of repair/restoration, and many other clearly historically and/or architecturally interesting buildings.
As of June 2013, it has a bakery (boulangerie), a butcher/caterer (boucher/traiteur) and a grocery store (épicerie), plus three restaurants (one first class, one very nice if simple and another which claims to be a peasant 'halle'). All seem to be well frequented.
Also located in just outside the village is the Domaine des Bequignolles, a quality chocolate factory with a direct sale (vente directe) counter.
Tha annual village festival (fête) is normally the weekend of the first week in June.
See also
References
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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