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Vienne

This article is about the French département. For the city, see Vienne, Isère.

History

The département of Vienne was formed in 1790 from parts of the former provinces of Poitou, Touraine, and Berry.

Economy

Cheese making is an important industry of Vienne.

Demographics

Sights

The church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, a UNESCO world heritage site, is located in the Vienne.

See also

*Cantons of the Vienne département
*Communes of the Vienne département
*archdiocese of Vienne
*Council of Vienne (1311-1312)
*Arrondissements of the Vienne département

External links

* General Council website (in French)
* Tourisme Vienne (official site, in French)
* FrenchEntrée-Vienne - information in English

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