Lisle (; ) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
History In October 1537, the town was badly damaged by a company of Gascon recruits under Joachim de Montluc, brother of the more famous Blaise de Montluc. Unpaid and unfed, the troops had demanded "free quarter", which was refused.
Population
Amenities Lisle has a kindergarten and a primary school, a church, a square in front of the town hall and another called La Place des Banquettes. It is well-served commercially with a bakery, a bar/bistrot, a bar/hotel/restaurant, a butchers, a pharmacy, a post office, a beauticians, 2 hairdressers, mini supermarket, Credit Agricole cashpoint and a restaurant on the banks of the Dronne river, Le Moulin du Pont. There is also a health centre with 2 doctors, a dentist, physiotherapist, podiatrist and other medical practitioners.
Events It is quite an active village with the Comité des Fêtes and Amicale Laïque organising events throughout the year including the four-day Fête de la St Roch the weekend contains or just after the 15th of August.
See also Communes of the Dordogne department
References
Sources
External links
Official Mairie's website for Lisle