Neuvic, Corrèze

Neuvic (NOU Vic in Occitan ) is a commune with 1786 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Corrèze, in the Limousin region. The municipality is the capital of the canton of the same name and is the seat of the municipal association Gorges de la haute Dordogne.

• 2.1 Coat of Arms

Geography

The municipality is located in the Massif Central on the right bank of the Triouzoune, a tributary of the Dordogne. It is in area after Meymac the second largest municipality in the department.

Tulle, prefecture of the department is located, about 60 kilometers south-west, Ussel approximately 21 kilometers north-east and Égletons about 25 miles northwest.

Neighboring communities of Neuvic are Palisse in the north, Chirac -Bellevue in the northeast, and Liginiac Sérandon in the east, Arches in the south, southwest, and Latronche in Saint- Hilaire- Luc and Lamazière -Basse in the West.

Traffic

The village is located about 20 kilometers south of junction 23 of the A89 autoroute.

History

The name is Neuvic Gallo- Roman origin, novus vicus, meaning new settlement.

Coat of arms

Description: On a silver background three oblique red bands.

Economy

Agriculture and tourism (water on the reservoir, golf and horseback riding ) form the economic base of the community.

Education and Culture

In Neuvic are all types of schools, including two vocational high schools as well as a cinema.

Population Development

Attractions

• The tower of Saint- Mexant, fortification from the 16th century, is classified as a monument historique since 20 September 1972.
• The Triouzoune Dam Barrage de Neuvic is located about 3 kilometers south-east.
• The Dordogne Dam Barrage de Marèges is located about 10 kilometers east