Figeac

Figeac (also known as Fijac) is a little town in the Lot département in Quercy, Midi-Pyrénées, southwestern France. Population (1999): 9,606.

Culture

Jean-François Champollion the first translator of the hieroglyphics was born in Figeac where there is a Champollion Museum. On the "Place des écritures" (writings place) is a giant copy of the Rosetta stone, by Joseph Kosuth.

Related Topics:
Jean-François Champollion - Hieroglyphics - Rosetta stone - Joseph Kosuth

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The actor Charles Boyer was born in Figeac.

Related Topics:
Actor - Charles Boyer

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