Gouzon

Gouzon (also: Gouzougnat; Gosom Occitan ) is a commune with 1526 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ), in the Limousin region. It is located in the department of Creuse, Gueret district, and is the most populous city in the canton of Jarnages. The inhabitants are the Gouzonnaises.

Geography

Gouzon is located about 28 kilometers east of Gueret in the Massif Central on the River Voueize. Passing through the municipality national 145 ( European route 62) the route. The station Parsac - Gouzon on the railway line Montlucon Saint- Sulpice- Laurière is located in the neighboring municipality Parsac.

History

A prehistoric like a Gallo- Roman settlement are detected. 1187 emerged the village on the books of the Cistercian Abbey of Bonlieu.

Demographics

Only residents with a primary residence

Attractions

• The church of Saint -Nicolas is located in the district of Forges on the foundations of the 9th century wall paintings from this period ( Monument historique 1969/1973 )
• The church of Saint -Martin in the 13th century ( Monument historique since 1933)
• The square in front of Saint -Martin ( Monument historique since 2003)
• The lakes of Grands- Champs
• Parts of the Réserve naturelle nationale de l' Etang in the country are located in the municipal area

Personalities

• René Sappin of Raynaud (1878-1951), architect
• The progenitor of the noble family Balzac, Roffec de Balzac was married to Cybille de Gouzon