Prayssac, Commune in Lot, France
Located in southwestern France, Prayssac extends across 124 square kilometers of terrain at an elevation of 107 meters in the Lot department.
The population of Prayssac has grown steadily from 1,975 residents in 1968 to reach more than 2,460 inhabitants by 2021, marking continuous demographic expansion.
The municipality maintains its administrative functions under Mayor Fabienne Sigaud while preserving its Occitan heritage through local traditions and language connections.
The town functions as a central point within the Vallée du Lot et du Vignoble intercommunality, providing essential services to residents and neighboring communities.
Prayssac holds historical significance as the birthplace of Jean-Baptiste Bessières, who earned recognition through his military career as Duke of Istrie.
Location: Lot
Location: arrondissement of Cahors
Elevation above the sea: 107 m
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Puy-l'Évêque, Anglars-Juillac, Bélaye, Castelfranc, Les Junies, Lagardelle, Pescadoires, Pomarède
Phone: +33565306144
Email: accueil@prayssac.fr
Website: http://prayssac.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.50389,1.18806
Latest update: June 14, 2025 10:44
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