Carlux (French pronunciation: [kaʁly]; Occitan: Carluç) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

Carlux
The town hall in Carlux
The town hall in Carlux
Coat of arms of Carlux
Location of Carlux
Map
Carlux is located in France
Carlux
Carlux
Carlux is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Carlux
Carlux
Coordinates: 44°53′05″N 1°21′15″E / 44.8847°N 1.3542°E / 44.8847; 1.3542
CountryFrance
RegionNouvelle-Aquitaine
DepartmentDordogne
ArrondissementSarlat-la-Canéda
CantonTerrasson-Lavilledieu
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) André Alard[1]
Area
1
13.31 km2 (5.14 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
640
 • Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
24081 /24370
Elevation78–254 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 edit

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 549—    
1975 514−0.94%
1982 565+1.36%
1990 594+0.63%
1999 624+0.55%
2009 641+0.27%
2014 626−0.47%
2020 640+0.37%
Source: INSEE[3]

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 edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE