An area of lakes, streams and farming comprising the village and several hamlets situated in the valley of the little river Ardour, some 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Guéret at the junction of the D42, D914 and the D57 roads. The commune is served by a TER railway.
Population
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1962
840
—
1968
854
+1.7%
1975
857
+0.4%
1982
766
−10.6%
1990
781
+2.0%
1999
727
−6.9%
2008
707
−2.8%
Sights
The church of St. Pierre, dating from the thirteenth century.