Jumilhac-le-Grand
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Jumilhac-le-Grand is a commune
in the Dordogne
department in Aquitaine
in southwestern France.
The village lies on the road followed by Richard the Lionheart
and on one of the many branches of the Camino de Santiago
pilgrim route.
Jumilhac-le-Grand is a village of some 1200 inhabitants in the northern part of the Dordogne. It is part of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park, a protected area with a rich heritage. The landscape is one of hills and valleys and is perfectly suited to walks, bike-rides, and horseback riding. Its distinguishing features are green pastures with Limousin cows alternated by woods, orchards, rivers and lakes. In the rivers and lakes one can fish for trout as well as pike, perch and other coarse species.
The impressive 13th-century castle of Jumilhac is part of the Richard the Lionheart Route together with other neighbouring castles (Nexon, Coussac-Bonneval and Chalus). This historic route, which is well-signposted, is best done by car.
de Jumilhac is classified as an historic building in the Natural Périgord Reserv. The castle
was at first a 12th century feudal fortress that has been rebuilt and increased many times; most notably in the 17th century when the castle went through the "rebirth." During this rebirth, new roofs were added that are unique in France. These roofs have enhanced the reputation of the castle, also known as the "Black Pearl" of the Green Périgord for its distinctive black ridge tiles.
I don't know who had written the rubbish (now deleted) about a week in June but as a resident of Jumilhac le Grand I can assure the readers of this page that the information was totally false. The fountain was indeed vandalised during the summer and if the writer was in any way involved he or she should be thoroughly ashamed.
Speaking as a Jumilhac town councillor, I was horrified to see the (now deleted) totally fictional passage about a week in june. It was simply not true. For a more balanced view readers should try the excellent Wikipedia entry for Jumilhac-le-Grand in french, or, if the language is a problem, the town's web site http://www.jumilhac.fr www.jumilhac.fr is available in english as well as french and includes a detailed listing of the many cultural and touristic events in the town throughout the year, but especially in the summer.
Communes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
in the Dordogne
Dordogne
Dordogne is a départment in south-west France. The départment is located in the region of Aquitaine, between the Loire valley and the High Pyrénées named after the great river Dordogne that runs through it...
department in Aquitaine
Aquitaine
Aquitaine , archaic Guyenne/Guienne , is one of the 27 regions of France, in the south-western part of metropolitan France, along the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees mountain range on the border with Spain. It comprises the 5 departments of Dordogne, :Lot et Garonne, :Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Landes...
in southwestern France.
The village lies on the road followed by Richard the Lionheart
Richard I of England
Richard I was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death. He also ruled as Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Lord of Cyprus, Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Count of Nantes, and Overlord of Brittany at various times during the same period...
and on one of the many branches of the Camino de Santiago
Way of St. James
The Way of St. James or St. James' Way is the pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition has it that the remains of the apostle Saint James are buried....
pilgrim route.
Jumilhac-le-Grand is a village of some 1200 inhabitants in the northern part of the Dordogne. It is part of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park, a protected area with a rich heritage. The landscape is one of hills and valleys and is perfectly suited to walks, bike-rides, and horseback riding. Its distinguishing features are green pastures with Limousin cows alternated by woods, orchards, rivers and lakes. In the rivers and lakes one can fish for trout as well as pike, perch and other coarse species.
The impressive 13th-century castle of Jumilhac is part of the Richard the Lionheart Route together with other neighbouring castles (Nexon, Coussac-Bonneval and Chalus). This historic route, which is well-signposted, is best done by car.
Population
Sights
The ChâteauChâteau
A château is a manor house or residence of the lord of the manor or a country house of nobility or gentry, with or without fortifications, originally—and still most frequently—in French-speaking regions...
de Jumilhac is classified as an historic building in the Natural Périgord Reserv. The castle
Castle
A castle is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by European nobility. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble...
was at first a 12th century feudal fortress that has been rebuilt and increased many times; most notably in the 17th century when the castle went through the "rebirth." During this rebirth, new roofs were added that are unique in France. These roofs have enhanced the reputation of the castle, also known as the "Black Pearl" of the Green Périgord for its distinctive black ridge tiles.
I don't know who had written the rubbish (now deleted) about a week in June but as a resident of Jumilhac le Grand I can assure the readers of this page that the information was totally false. The fountain was indeed vandalised during the summer and if the writer was in any way involved he or she should be thoroughly ashamed.
Speaking as a Jumilhac town councillor, I was horrified to see the (now deleted) totally fictional passage about a week in june. It was simply not true. For a more balanced view readers should try the excellent Wikipedia entry for Jumilhac-le-Grand in french, or, if the language is a problem, the town's web site http://www.jumilhac.fr www.jumilhac.fr is available in english as well as french and includes a detailed listing of the many cultural and touristic events in the town throughout the year, but especially in the summer.