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Natural region in France
Bouriane
Natural region
Bouriane landscape around GourdonBouriane landscape around Gourdon
A map of the Lot showing the group of Quercy / Bouriane communes in redA map of the Lot showing the group of Quercy / Bouriane communes in red
CountryFrance
Elevation230 m (750 ft)

Bouriane is a natural region of France located in the department of Lot, but with a smaller part in Lot-et-Garonne. Its capital is the small town of Gourdon.

History

Historically, Bouriane was part of the Quercy, an ancient province which extends up to the river Dordogne and neighbours the Périgord. The region is characterized by its sandy soils and gentle hills covered with forests where chestnut trees predominate.

Features of the region

  • Haute Bouriane tourist office building Haute Bouriane tourist office building
  • Logo of the Haute Bouriane region Logo of the Haute Bouriane region

References

  1. La Bouriane - Le Pays Rare Archived February 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine

External links

44°44′N 1°22′E / 44.733°N 1.367°E / 44.733; 1.367

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