Plazac (French pronunciation: [plazak]; Occitan: Plasac) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is near the village of Les Eyzies and the city of Sarlat-la-Canéda.

The bishops of Périgueux built a fortified residence in Plazac in the 12th-13th century. Its donjon was transformed into a bell tower in the 17th century. Its chapel is now the village church. One wing of the residence has been preserved.[3]

During World War II, Plazac sheltered the residents of Bootzheim (Alsace) who were evacuated.[4]

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962522—    
1968424−18.8%
1975427+0.7%
1982502+17.6%
1990543+8.2%
1999578+6.4%
2008736+27.3%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
  3. ^ Base Mérimée: Château des Evêques et ancien cimetière, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  4. ^ Jumelage Bootzheim / Plazac
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