VÅ“uil-et-Giget

Voeuil -et- Giget is a West commune with 1601 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Charente in the Poitou -Charentes.

Location

Voeuil -et- Giget located about nine kilometers ( route ) south of Angouleme in the cultural landscape of the Angoumois at a height of about 75 meters above sea level. inst. Both river Eaux- Claires and Charreau traverse the municipality.

Demographics

In the 19th century the population of the parish rose from around 300 to over 500; the phylloxera crisis in the wine and the mechanization of agriculture could not brake on further population growth in the 20th century, which is essential due to its proximity to the Greater Angoulême and the comparatively low property prices.

Economy

The residents of the community lived for centuries of agriculture; in the early modern period were added several water-powered grain, oil and paper mills. The soils of the community belong to the Fins Bois Cognac of the wine region, but is rarely cultivated wine in the densely populated region around Angoulême.

History

Palaeolithic tools were found on the territory of the municipality. The traditional existence of two Romanesque churches is a sufficient indication of a medieval settlement of the two united in 1293 parishes.

Attractions

• The Romanesque parish church of Voeuil ( Église Saint -Jean -Baptiste ) is a single- acting and stocky build, which in the 19th century neoromanischer west tower was added. This mighty tower in the style of the architect Paul Abadie and Edouard Warin is today the town's landmark: The portico on the ground floor is open on all sides; the upper floor has three windows, which are accompanied by selected columns; The highlight is powerful, and by four smaller lanterns accompanied in the corners conical spire with shingle imitations, which appears to float depending on the viewing angle on the on all sides by columns wide open bell storey.

• The two mills ( Moulin de Bourisson ) and ( Moulin à huile ) are classified as Monuments historiques since 1991.
• In the water-rich municipality are several covered washing places ( lavoirs ) from the 19th century.
• The built on a slope and is open to the two sides of the market hall ( hall ) is also used for community festivals, etc..