La Trimouille
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  La Trimouille | ||
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Location within Poitou-Charentes region  La Trimouille | ||
| Coordinates: 46°28′02″N 1°02′29″E / 46.4672°N 1.0414°ECoordinates: 46°28′02″N 1°02′29″E / 46.4672°N 1.0414°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Poitou-Charentes | |
| Department | Vienne | |
| Arrondissement | Châtellerault | |
| Canton | La Trimouille | |
| Intercommunality | Montmorillon | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Régis Chambert | |
| Area | ||
| • Land1 | 41.65 km2 (16.08 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006) | ||
| • Population2 | 982 | |
| • Population2 Density | 24/km2 (61/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 86273 / 86290 | |
| Elevation |
97–183 m (318–600 ft) (avg. 143 m or 469 ft) | |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
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La Trimouille is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.
Geography
La Trimouille is in the Poitou Charentes in the Department of Vienne. It lies east of Montmorillon which is 14 km away and to the north is Le Blanc which is 21 km away. The main town of the region is Poitiers which is 66 km to the north east, south the main town is Limoges 96 km. The river Benaize runs through it.
It's ideal for holidays. Fishing, Cycling, Canoeing, Walking. Lots of signed walkways. There is a small caravan park at the side of the river. Two Restaurants, 4 Bars.1 Post Office 1 Shops, 1 bakeries, Cinema. 2 Schools, 2 Doctors surgeries, 1 Chemists and butchers vans twice a week. small Cinema. Bus to the local markets.
Les Herolles Monthly Market, which is one of the largest markets around the area.
The L'ile aux Serpents, which is one of the main attractions http://www.ileauxserpents.com La Planete des Crocodiles http://www.planete-crocodiles.com/ Abbey St Savin with its 11th- and 12th-century murals. http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/saint-savin-sur-gartempe.htm
La Fête Nationale 14 July is a really good day in La Trimouille lots going on
The Large Lake at Chaillac where you can swim and sunbath, Slides and boats for the children. A really good firework display in August.
Demographics
| Year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2006 |
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| Population | 1255 | 1275 | 1257 | 1243 | 1130 | 1023 | 982 |
See also
- Communes of the Vienne department
- La Trémoille family
References
External links
- Tourisme La Trimouille (in French)
- Ileaux Serpents
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