• Source: Gouzon

      • Gouzon (French pronunciation: [ɡuzɔ̃]; Auvergnat: Gosom) is a commune in the Creuse department in central France.


      Geography


      Gouzon is located about 28 kilometres (17 mi) east of Guéret in the Massif Central on the river Voueize, as well as its tributary Goze. The Route nationale 145 (European route E62) passes through the commune. The train station Parsac-Gouzon on the railroad line Montluçon - Saint-Sulpice-Laurière is located in the neighboring commune Parsac-Rimondeix.


      Population



      The inhabitants are known as Gouzonnais.


      Sights


      13th-century church with a shingle-covered steeple.
      Church of St. Nicolas of the Forge (5 km; 3.1 mi) - Some medieval frescos.
      Étang de Grands-Champs – Fly-fishing lake
      Étang des Landes - 120 hectares (300 acres) nature reserve. Bird Observatory


      Economy


      Gouzon is also a cheese made in the Limousin region.


      See also


      Communes of the Creuse département


      References




      External links


      Gouzon on Quid

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