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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. |
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As of June 2013, it has a boulangerie, a boucher/traiteur and an 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. |
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Also located in just outside the village is the Domaine des Bequignolles, a quality chocolate factory with a vente directe counter. |
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Tha annual village fête is normally the weekend of the first week in June. |
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==See also== |
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*[[Communes of the Dordogne department]] |
*[[Communes of the Dordogne department]] |
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Carlux | |
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Location of Carlux  | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| Arrondissement | Sarlat-la-Canéda |
| Canton | Carlux |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | André Alard |
| Area 1 | 13.31 km2 (5.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | 644 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (130/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. | |
Carlux is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.
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 boulangerie, a boucher/traiteur and an 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 vente directe counter.
Tha annual village fête is normally the weekend of the first week in June.
See also
References
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