Sergeac Explained

Sergeac
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Sarlat-la-Canéda
Canton:Vallée de l'Homme
Insee:24531
Postal Code:24290
Mayor:Isabelle Daumas-Castanet[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Coordinates:45.0033°N 1.1072°W
Elevation M:70
Elevation Min M:66
Elevation Max M:271
Area Km2:10.71

Sergeac (pronounced as /fr/; oc|Sarjac) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It lies in the Périgord Noir area. Positioned along the Vézère River, the village is surrounded by high cliffs that house several prehistoric sites, including the Castel Merle rock shelters. These shelters were occupied by Neanderthals and later by Cro-Magnons. The village also features a Romanesque church dating from the 11th century, constructed over Roman ruins.[2]

Population

The area of Sergeac is 10.71 km2.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 9 August 2021. fr.
  2. Web site: Village of Sergeac in SERGEAC - Lascaux Dordogne Vézère Valley . 2024-10-25 . Lascaux Dordogne Vallée Vézère . en.