Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Auzances (French pronunciation: [ozɑ̃s]; Auvergnat: Ausança) is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France.
Geography
A small farming and light industrial town situated by the left bank of the river La Noisette, not far from the Cher, some 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Aubusson at the junction of the D4, D988 and D996 roads. The commune is served by local coaches.
Population
Sights
- Considerable evidence of Roman occupation: villas and tombs,
- The church of St.Jacques, dating from the thirteenth century.
- Several watermills.
- The seventeenth century Montpensier house, with 2 towers.
- The sixteenth century chapel of Sainte-Anne.
- The seventeenth century chapel of Sainte-Marguerite.
Personalities
International relations
The following towns are twinned with Auzances :
See also
References
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Auzances.
- Official website of the commune (in French)