Naves, Corrèze

Naves ( Navas in Occitan ) is a commune with 2321 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011), located in the department of Corrèze, in the Limousin region. The inhabitants call themselves Navarois (it). The municipality is a member of the Association of Municipalities Tulle et Cœur de Corrèze.

Geography

The municipality is located in the Massif Central, about six kilometers north of Tulle, prefecture of the department.

The Autoroute A89 crosses the municipality, among others, with the viaduct of Tulle from east to west.

The municipal area is rich in water and some streams and rivers criss-cross the landscape, but in addition to the Corrèze is only the Vimbelle worth mentioning here.

Neighboring communities of Laguenne are Seilhac in the north, Bar in the northeast, Les Angles and Gimel in the east, tulle in the south, and St- Chameyrat Mexant the southwest, Cornil in the west and St- Clément in the northwest.

History

The original origin of the name of the city Naves is to be found in pre-Celtic and designated the valley. Created on an intersection of ancient streets, the castle developed from the 6th century, shortly after leaving the Gallo-Roman settlement. During the reign of the Carolingian Naves was home to an important Viguerie, at this time the church Saint- Pierre-es - Liens was mentioned for the first time. In the 13th century Naves was a bailiwick. Vogt was appointed by the cathedral chapter of Tulle, his responsibilities included the entire religious, administrative and judiziären area. His power was so comprehensive in Naves that the bailiff to the Lords of Naves was. Due to its lucrative nature of this office was very popular among the great families of the Limousin.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of Naves is the old coat of arms of the family of Chaunac - Lanzac: on silver background a crowned lion with open mouth sand.

Population Development

Attractions

• The church of Saint -Pierre de Naves dates from the 14th century and is classified as a monument historique. In it there is a baroque, carved walnut altarpiece from the end of the 17th century, created by Pierre and Jean Duhamel.
• The Gallo - Roman ruins of Tintignac, located on the outskirts.
• The 150 m high and 854 m long viaduct of Tulle as part of the Autoroute A89.

Swan -shaped Gallic helmet Tintignac

Personalities

• Arnaud de Tintignac medieval troubadour of the Limousin
• Laurent Koscielny, French national football team