Creysse (Lot)

Creysse ( Occitan: Crèissa ) is a southern French village with 293 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011 ) in the department of Lot in the Midi-Pyrénées region.

Location

Creysse located south of the main town worth seeing Canton Martel in the north of the historic province of Quercy within a loop of the river on the north bank of the Dordogne, approximately seven kilometers ( route ). The equally beautiful spots Souillac and Carennac located about 17 kilometers west and 18 kilometers to the east. The medieval pilgrimage site of Rocamadour is located about ten kilometers (direct distance ) south.

Demographics

In the first half of the 19th century had always Creysse 900-1400 inhabitants; at the beginning of the 20th century, there were still over 600 The mechanization of agriculture and the resulting loss of jobs ensured a significant population decline.

Economy

Creysse was and is still dominated by agriculture to a large extent, with the livestock (cattle, pigs, poultry) plays a dominant role.

History

In the late 12th century Creysse was sold to the Viscounts of Turenne of the landlords ( seigneurs ) of Brassac. In the Middle Ages there were several ferries for the pilgrims to and from Rocamadour; including also several French kings were together with her ​​entourage.

Attractions

• The Romanesque parish church ( Église Saint- Germain ) is the only church in France and as one of the very few churches in Europe Zwillingsapsiden in the east, the northern one is constructed of rubble stone and dimensioned slightly smaller. Part of the church probably served as a chapel of a long lost castle; the other part was used for court hearings. In the 17th century, the partitions were removed between the two components and from the ensemble was a parish church. Also noteworthy is the large non-profiled Archivolts portal on the south side, which may have been moved from another church here in the 17th century. The church is recognized as a monument historique since 1949. A Grablegungsfresko from the 15th/16th. Century is also registered as a protected site.
• The lying on a small tributary of the Dordogne water mill ( Moulin de Cacrey ) possibly dates back to the late Middle Ages; eventually it was fixed. It was in operation until 1930; then served the mill and its outbuildings as a residence. The mill is recognized as a monument historique since 1996.
• A wash house ( lavoir ) from the 19th century rises above the river arm.
• On the 316 meter high Mont Mercou there was in ancient times a small Mercury sanctuary. Today, the mountain is popular for its views of the Monts du Cantal.