This is the next instalment of a bi-monthly feature going through the 95 Departments of France in numerical order to check out things of interest. I hope you enjoy it
Location – Bang in central France. 2nd lowest population – about the same as Kiribas. Cows outnumber people.
Origin of name – Named after the river
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Prefecture – Guéret
Signature foods – Creuse Cake, Rabbit cooked in cider, Cherry Clafoutis
Famous places to visit – Aubusson (tapestry & carpets), Villemonteix, Gentioux (pacifist war memorial)
Famous people from Creuse – Pierre d'Aubusson (Grand Master Order of St John)
Go to this Pinboard to see the Departments of France
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