Ajain (; oc, Ajanh) is a
commune
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Administrative-territorial entities
* Commune (administrative division), a municipality or township
** Communes of ...
in the
Creuse
Creuse (; oc, Cruesa or ) is a department in central France named after the river Creuse. After Lozère, it is the second least populated department in France. It is bordered by Indre and Cher to the north, Allier and Puy-de-Dôme to the ea ...
department in the
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Nouvelle-Aquitaine (; oc, Nòva Aquitània or ; eu, Akitania Berria; Poitevin-Saintongeais: ''Novéle-Aguiéne'') is the largest administrative region in France, spanning the west and southwest of the mainland. The region was created by ...
region
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in central
France
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.
Geography
An area of
farming
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and
forestry
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, comprising the village and several hamlets situated some east of Guéret, at the junction of the N145 with the D11 and the D3.
History
During the
French Revolution of 1848, 16 villagers were killed attempting to seek the release of their friends, imprisoned for tax evasion.
Population
Sights
* The church of St.Pierre, dating from the thirteenth century.
* The chapel of Notre-Dame.
* A stone commemorating the revolt of 1848.
L'inauguration de la plaque commémorative
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See also
* Communes of the Creuse department
References
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Communes of Creuse