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'''Limousin''' ({{IPA-fr|limuzɛ̃|French|Fr-Paris--Limousin.ogg}}; {{lang-oc|Lemosin}}) is a former ] of ]. On 1 January 2016, it became part of the new region of ].<ref name="reform law">{{cite French law|number or usual name=n° 2015-29|date in French=16 janvier 2015|full name=relative à la délimitation des régions, aux élections régionales et départementales et modifiant le calendrier électoral|language=French|lower case=|URL=http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do;jsessionid=9FECBA9D9314D1D2C093CF793C886ED5.tpdila21v_1?idSectionTA=JORFSCTA000030109623&cidTexte=JORFTEXT000030109622&dateTexte=29990101}}</ref> It comprised three ]: ], ], and ]. '''Limousin''' ({{IPA|fr|limuzɛ̃|-|Fr-Paris--Limousin.ogg}}; {{langx|oc|Lemosin}} {{IPA-oc|lemuˈzi|}}) is a former ] of southwest-central ]. On 1 January 2016, it became part of the new ] of ].<ref name="reform law">{{cite French law|number or usual name=n° 2015-29|date in French=16 janvier 2015|full name=relative à la délimitation des régions, aux élections régionales et départementales et modifiant le calendrier électoral|language=French|lower case=|URL=http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do;jsessionid=9FECBA9D9314D1D2C093CF793C886ED5.tpdila21v_1?idSectionTA=JORFSCTA000030109623&cidTexte=JORFTEXT000030109622&dateTexte=29990101}}</ref> It comprised three ]: ], ], and ].

Situated mostly in the south central French ], Limousin had (in 2010) 742,770 inhabitants<ref name=pop2010/> spread out on nearly 17,000&nbsp;km², making it the least populated region of ].

Forming part of the southwest of the country, Limousin is bordered by the regions of ] to the north, ] and ] to the west, ] to the south and ] to the east. Limousin is also part of the larger ] region.

== Formation ==
The modern region of Limousin is essentially composed of two historical French ]:
* ]: the department of ] in its entirety and the central and southeastern part of Haute-Vienne. The entire old province of Limousin is contained within the modern Limousin.
* ]: most of the department of ] and the north of Haute-Vienne. The old province of Marche is almost entirely contained within the modern region of Limousin, with only a small part of Marche now belonging to the region of Centre.


Situated mostly in the west side of south-central French ], Limousin had (in 2010) 742,770 inhabitants<ref name=pop2010/> spread out on nearly {{convert|17000|km2|sqmi|abbr=in}}, making it the least populated region of ].
Beside these two main provinces, Limousin is also composed of small parts of other former provinces:
* ]: extreme south-west of Haute-Vienne
* ]: extreme west of Haute-Vienne
* ]: extreme east of Creuse
* ]: extreme north of Creuse


Today the province of Limousin is the most populous part of the Limousin region. ], the historical capital and largest city of the province of Limousin, is the capital of the Limousin administrative region. Forming part of the southwest of the country, Limousin was bordered by the regions of ] to the north, ] to the east, ] to the south, ] to the southwest, and ] to the west. Limousin was also part of the larger historical ] region.


== Population == == Population ==
The population of Limousin was aging and, until 1999, was declining. The department of Creuse had the oldest population of any in France. Between 1999 and 2004 the population of Limousin increased slightly, reversing a decline for the first time in decades.<ref>Yann Leurs, ''Recensement : rebond démographique confirmé'', INSEE, 2006, see </ref>
With a slowly rising population of just under 750,000, Limousin is the second-least populous region in ] after ].{{Citation needed|date=February 2013}}

The population of Limousin is aging and, until 1999, was declining. The department of Creuse has the oldest population of any in France. Between 1999 and 2004 the population of Limousin increased slightly, reversing a decline for the first time in decades.<ref>Yann Leurs, ''Recensement : rebond démographique confirmé'', INSEE, 2006, see </ref>


== Major communities == == Major communities ==
], half-timbered house by the bridge Saint Martial]] ], half-timbered house by the bridge Saint Martial]]
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* ] * ]
* ] * ]

== Economy ==
Limousin is an essentially rural region. Famed for some of the best beef farming in the world, herds of ]—a distinctive chestnut red—are a common sight in the region. The region is also a major timber producing area.

Due to its rural locality, it is also famed for its groves of ], so prized for its distinct characters and flavors in ] ] that ] ] has exclusive rights to its oak groves. It is a partnership that is over 100 years old.

The regional capital, Limoges, was once an industrial power base, world-renowned for its ] and still a leader and innovator in electric equipment factories (which originally used porcelain as an insulator). However, large factories are now few in number. Limousin is the ] in ]; only the ] have a lower GDP per capita.

== Geography and climate ==

===Bodies of water===
Some of the rivers belonging to the ] basin run through the north, west and east of the region, waterways belonging to that of the ] through the south. The region is crossed by three major rivers: the ], the ] and the ] (which has its source in Haute-Vienne). The region is well known for the high quality of its water and for offering first-rate fishing.

], Limousin]]

===Topography===
The Limousin region is almost entirely an upland area. The lowest land is in the northwest of the region (approximately 250 m above sea level) and the highest land is roughly in the southeast (approximately 1000 m above sea level). However, the greater part of the region is above 350 m.


== History == == History ==
{{main|History of Limousin}}
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{{main article|History of Limousin}}
Limousin is one of the traditional ]. Its name is derived from the name of a ]ic tribe, the ] which capital was in ] and which main sanctuary was recently found in ], a site which became a major site for the Celtics studies thanks to unique objects which were found such as the carnyces, unique in the whole Celtic world.<ref>http://tintignac.wix.com/tintignac-naves#!english/c11e3 Official website of Tintignac-Naves</ref>


Limousin was one of the traditional ]. Its name derived from that of a ]ic tribe, the ], who had their capital at ] and whose main sanctuary in 2004 was found in ], a site which became a major site for Celtic studies thanks to unique objects which were found – such as the ], unique in the whole Celtic world.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tintignac.wix.com/tintignac-naves#!english/c11e3 |title=Official website of Tintignac-Naves |access-date=2015-07-29 |archive-date=2015-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801011716/http://tintignac.wix.com/tintignac-naves#!english/c11e3 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
] was a notable ruler of the region.


Viscount ] ({{circa | 1135}} – {{circa | 1199}}) was a notable ruler of the region.
== Culture ==
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=== Language === === Language ===
Until the 1970s, ] was the primary language of rural areas. There remain several different Occitan dialects in use in Limousin, although their use is rapidly declining. These are: Until the 1970s, ] was the primary language of rural areas. There remained several different Occitan dialects in use in Limousin, although their use was rapidly declining. These were:
* ] ({{lang-oc|Lemosin}}) dialect * ] ({{langx|oc|Lemosin}}) dialect
* ] ({{lang-oc|Auvernhat}}) dialect in the East/North-East * ] ({{langx|oc|Auvernhat}}) dialect in the East/North-East
* ] ({{lang-oc|Lengadocian}}) in the Southern fringe of ] * ] ({{langx|oc|Lengadocian}}) in the Southern fringe of ]
* in the North, the ] between Occitan and French is sometimes considered as a separate (basically Occitan) dialect called Marchois ({{lang-oc|Marchés}}). * in the North, the ] between Occitan and French is sometimes considered as a separate (basically Occitan) dialect called Marchois ({{langx|oc|Marchés}}).


=== Cuisine === === Transport ===
* The word ] is derived from the name of the region. A particular type of carriage hood or roof physically resembled the raised hood of the cloak worn by the shepherds there.
{{Expand section|date=February 2013}}
'']'' is one of the specialties of Limousin, as well as of the neighbouring department of Allier. ] is a local dessert.

=== Music ===
Perhaps due to its rural character, Limousin has maintained a strong tradition of ], with ancient instruments such as the ] (called ''chabrette'', ''Chabreta'' in ]) and ] remaining popular.
* ], music festival in ], August
* Festival de La Vezere, music festival in Corrèze July–August
* Festival du Haut Limousin, music festival in ], July–August
* La Borie en Limousin, foundation of music in ]


== Notable residents == == Notable residents ==
=== From Corrèze ===

===From Corrèze=== {{Main|Corrèze#People}}

{{Main article|Corrèze#People}}
{{Category see also|People from Corrèze}} {{Category see also|People from Corrèze}}


===From Creuse=== === From Creuse ===
{{Main article|Creuse#Personalities}} {{Main|Creuse#Personalities}}
{{Category see also|People from Creuse}} {{Category see also|People from Creuse}}


===From Haute-Vienne=== === From Haute-Vienne ===
{{Main|Haute-Vienne#Notable_people}}

{{Main article|Haute-Vienne#Notable_people}}
{{Category see also|People from Haute-Vienne}} {{Category see also|People from Haute-Vienne}}


== See also == == See also ==
* ], a breed of beef cattle bred in the Limousin region and recognisable by their chestnut red coloring. * ], former province of France under the ''Ancien Régime''.
* ], the ] dialect of the region. * ], breed of beef cattle bred in the Limousin region.
* ], ] dialect of the region.
* ] * ]


== Footnotes == == Footnotes ==
{{reflist}} {{Reflist}}


== External links == == External links ==
* - Official French website (in English) * - Official French website (in English)
*{{fr icon}} , with a presentation video in English. * {{in lang|fr}} , with a presentation video in English.
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Region of France
Limousin Lemosin (Occitan)
Region of France
Flag of LimousinFlagCoat of arms of LimousinCoat of arms
Coordinates: 45°41′17″N 1°37′14″E / 45.68795°N 1.620483°E / 45.68795; 1.620483
Country France
Dissolved2016-01-01
PrefectureLimoges
Departments 3
Government
 • PresidentGérard Vandenbroucke (PS)
Area
 • Total16,942 km (6,541 sq mi)
Population
 • Total742,770
 • Density44/km (110/sq mi)
GDP
 • Total€20.735 billion (2022)
 • Per capita€28,300 (2022)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeFR-L
NUTS RegionFR6
Website(in French)cr-limousin.fr

Limousin (French pronunciation: [limuzɛ̃] ; Occitan: Lemosin [lemuˈzi]) is a former administrative region of southwest-central France. On 1 January 2016, it became part of the new administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It comprised three departments: Corrèze, Creuse, and Haute-Vienne.

Situated mostly in the west side of south-central French Massif Central, Limousin had (in 2010) 742,770 inhabitants spread out on nearly 17,000 km (6,600 square miles), making it the least populated region of metropolitan France.

Forming part of the southwest of the country, Limousin was bordered by the regions of Centre-Val de Loire to the north, Auvergne to the east, Midi-Pyrénées to the south, Aquitaine to the southwest, and Poitou-Charentes to the west. Limousin was also part of the larger historical Occitania region.

Population

The population of Limousin was aging and, until 1999, was declining. The department of Creuse had the oldest population of any in France. Between 1999 and 2004 the population of Limousin increased slightly, reversing a decline for the first time in decades.

Major communities

Limoges, half-timbered house by the bridge Saint Martial
Small river in Creuse, Limousin

History

Main article: History of Limousin

Limousin was one of the traditional provinces of France. Its name derived from that of a Celtic tribe, the Lemovices, who had their capital at Saint-Denis-des-Murs and whose main sanctuary in 2004 was found in Tintignac, a site which became a major site for Celtic studies thanks to unique objects which were found – such as the carnyces, unique in the whole Celtic world.

Viscount Aimar V of Limoges (c. 1135 – c. 1199) was a notable ruler of the region.

Language

Until the 1970s, Occitan was the primary language of rural areas. There remained several different Occitan dialects in use in Limousin, although their use was rapidly declining. These were:

Transport

  • The word limousine is derived from the name of the region. A particular type of carriage hood or roof physically resembled the raised hood of the cloak worn by the shepherds there.

Notable residents

From Corrèze

Main article: Corrèze § People See also: Category:People from Corrèze

From Creuse

Main article: Creuse § Personalities See also: Category:People from Creuse

From Haute-Vienne

Main article: Haute-Vienne § Notable_people See also: Category:People from Haute-Vienne

See also

Footnotes

  1. ^ INSEE, 2010 census results
  2. "EU regions by GDP, Eurostat". Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  3. Loi n° 2015-29 du 16 janvier 2015 relative à la délimitation des régions, aux élections régionales et départementales et modifiant le calendrier électoral (in French)
  4. Yann Leurs, Recensement : rebond démographique confirmé, INSEE, 2006, see online
  5. "Official website of Tintignac-Naves". Archived from the original on 2015-08-01. Retrieved 2015-07-29.

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