Carlux
Carlux (French pronunciation: [kaʁly]; Occitan: Carluç) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
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 The town hall in Carlux | |
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Location of Carlux | |
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| Coordinates: 44°53′05″N 1°21′15″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| Arrondissement | Sarlat-la-Canéda |
| Canton | Terrasson-Lavilledieu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | André Alard[1] |
| Area 1 | 13.31 km2 (5.14 sq mi) |
| Population | 640 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 24081 /24370 |
| Elevation | 78–254 m (256–833 ft) (avg. 187 m or 614 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 932 | — |
| 1962 | 535 | −42.6% |
| 1968 | 549 | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 514 | −6.4% |
| 1982 | 565 | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 594 | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 624 | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 644 | +3.2% |
The village of Carlux has a centrally located 'bourg' (fortification ruin) that dates back to the 12th century, which is currently (June 2013) in the process of repair/restoration, and many other clearly historically and/or architecturally interesting buildings.
As of June 2013, it has a bakery (boulangerie), a butcher/caterer (boucher/traiteur) and a grocery store (épicerie), plus three restaurants (one first class, one very nice if simple and another which claims to be a peasant 'halle'). All seem to be well frequented.
Also located in just outside the village is the Domaine des Bequignolles, a quality chocolate factory with a direct sale (vente directe) counter.
Tha annual village festival (fête) is normally the weekend of the first week in June.
See also
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
