Le Vigen


Le Vigen is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in west-central France.

Geography

The village lies on the right bank of the Briance, which flows westward through the commune.

History

The village is said to be the place where Saint Thillo died. The church of Saint Mathurin was later built over the oratory where the saint died, although no trace of the oratory has survived.

Points of Interest

Parc du Reynou is a 100 hectare zoo based in the commune