Gimel-les-Cascades
Gimel -les- Cascades is a commune with 733 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011), located in the department of Corrèze, in the Limousin region. The inhabitants call themselves Gimelois (it).
- 2.1 Coat of arms
- 3.1 Population development
- 4.1 Natural Monuments
- 4.2 Attractions
Geography
The municipality is located in the Massif Central and is surrounded by vast forests, whose lifeblood is the Montane River. The Montane forms in the south and the municipal border with Chanac- les -Mines. Thus, the A89 motorway crosses the municipal territory, the exit No. 21 leads and more for Gimel -les- Cascades. In addition, some department roads run through the municipality, including the D1089 (the old Route nationale 89).
Neighboring communities
History
Inhabited the region is very early in prehistoric times, the Gallo- Roman era has left its mark here. History was mentioned Gimel with its church of St. Pardoux only in the year 936 during the Wars of Religion Gimel was invaded in 1594 by troops of the Catholic League. 1974 Gimel Gimel -les- Cascades in has been renamed.
Coat of arms
The coat of arms of the municipality of Gimel -les- Cascades is identical to that of the city of Parthenay and the lords of Parthenay. The original coat of arms ( silver and blue stripes ) is the house of Lusignan in the département of Vienne. The house Parthenay was connected by marriage with the house of Lusignan. Likewise, the origin of the people derives Gimel in the house of Lusignan.
Management
Population Development
Culture
Natural Monuments
- The waterfalls of Gimel, since 1912, a French natural monument
Attractions
- Church of St Pardoux of Gimel, it dates from the 15th century. Their characteristic feature is the bell tower.
- Castle ruins
- Church of Saint- Étienne de Braguse
The Virgin of Saint- Dumine