Figeac


Figeac is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France. Figeac is a sub-prefecture of the department.

History

Figeac is on the via Podiensis, a major hiking medieval pilgrimage trail which is part of the Way of St. James. Today, as a part of France's system of trails it is labelled the GR 65.

Notable people

, the first translator of Egyptian hieroglyphics, was born in Figeac, where there is a Champollion Museum. On the "Place des écritures" is a giant copy of the Rosetta stone, by Joseph Kosuth. French explorer and archeologist Théodore Ber was born in Figeac, although he spent most of his adult life in Peru. German film historian Lotte H Eisner hid from the Nazis in Figeac during World War II.
Actor Charles Boyer and football player Vincent Beduer were also born in Figeac.

Media

's 1974 film, Lacombe Lucien, was filmed in Figeac.