Plazac (; ) is a commune in the

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department in

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in southwestern

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. It is near the village of

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and the city of

Sarlat-la-Canéda Sarlat-la-Canéda (; ), commonly known as Sarlat, is a commune in the southwestern French department of Dordogne, a part of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Sarlat and La Canéda were distinct towns until merged into one commune in March 1965. Geography Th ...

. The

bishops of Périgueux A bishop is an ordained member of the clergy who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance and administration of dioceses. The role ...

built a fortified residence in Plazac in the 12th-13th century. Its donjon was transformed into a bell tower in the 17th century. Its chapel is now the village church. One wing of the residence has been preserved. During

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, Plazac sheltered the residents of

Bootzheim Bootzheim () is a Communes of France, commune in the Bas-Rhin Departments of France, department in Alsace in north-eastern France. Geography The village is located a few kilometres to the north of Marckolsheim. Adjacent municipalities are Macke ...

(

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) who were evacuated.Jumelage Bootzheim / Plazac
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