Vigeois

Vigeois is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France. Vigeois station has rail connections to Brive-la-Gaillarde, Uzerche and Limoges.

History

The village is first mentioned when a monastery was founded there by Aredius in 6th century. The late 9th century saw the Vikings sack the monastery. By 11th and 12th centuries, an abbey church had been constructed. During the middle ages, Vigeois was found in the lands of the Viscounts of Comborns. The village has an old bridge called the Pont des Anglaise, crossing the Vézère river, and was constructed during the 12th century.

Population

Notable residents

Henri Cueco, painter.