Manzac-sur-Vern

Manzac-sur-Vern is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

WWW manzacsurvern.fr

History

There are near the town both prehistoric Gallo-Roman traces. In the Middle Ages, Manzac had a former Priory of the Abbey of Brantôme and on November 27, 1911, the commune of Manzac was renamed Manzac-sur-Vern

Notable residents

Léonce Cubélier de Beynac, poet.
Christian Pabœuf composer.
Valentin Huot cyclist.

Significant landmarks

Significant landmarks include the Saint-Pierre-ès-links a 15th-century church with façade dating from the 19th century and Gothic bell tower.

Chartreuse de la Faye a listed historical site.
Leyzarnie Castle, rebuilt in the early 20th century, also a listed historic monuments.
Tower of the former Castle of the Châtenet.
Chartreuse of Couture.
Manor de dives du, from the 17th century.
Cluzeau à Bencharel.