Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche

Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche is a commune in the department, region of , . It is significant as the first place where kaolin was found in France, a discovery of great importance to French porcelain manufacturers.
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Wikipedia
  • Locality with 6,780 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of 351 metres (1,152 feet)
  • …is also known as “87187”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hôtel de la Morélie and Collégiale Saint-Yrieix de Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche.
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is a historic building.
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is a church.
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Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche is a railway station in , , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Glandon.
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is a commune in the department… is situated 4½ km southeast of Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche.

Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche

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Latitude
45.5144° or 45° 30′ 52″ north
Longitude
1.2033° or 1° 12′ 12″ east
Open location code
8FQ3G673+Q8
Geo­Names ID
6445467

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include St-Yrieix Railway Station and Coussac-Bonneval Railway Station.

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