Rieux-Volvestre (before June 2009: Rieux; ; ) is a commune in Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. Prior to 2009, it was known as Rieux.

History

Rieux Cathedral, which is located here, was the seat of the Ancien Régime diocese of Rieux, created in 1317 and dissolved in 1790.

Rieux-Volvestre

In 1560, Rieux-Volvestre was the site of the trial of Arnaud du Tilh, in the Martin Guerre case of imposture.

Rieux-Volvestre

The commune of Rieux was renamed to Rieux-Volvestre in 2009, which is written by a decision.

Rieux-Volvestre

Population

The inhabitants of the commune are known as Rivois or Rivoises.

Twin towns

Rieux-Volvestre is twinned with: Font-rubí, Spain

See also

Communes of the Haute-Garonne department

References

External links

Picture of Rieux Cathedral

Communes of Haute-Garonne