Gouzon

Gouzon (Auvergnat: Gosom) is a commune in the Creuse department in central France.

Geography
Gouzon is located about 28 km east of Guéret in the Massif Central on the river Voueize, as well as its tributary Goze. The Route nationale 145 (European route E62) passes through the commune. The train station Parsac-Gouzon on the railroad line Montluçon - Saint-Sulpice-Laurière is located in the neighboring commune Parsac-Rimondeix.

Population
The inhabitants are known as Gouzonnais.

Sights

 * 13th-century church with a shingle-covered steeple.
 * Church of St. Nicolas of the Forge (5 km) - Some medieval frescos.
 * Étang de Grands-Champs – Fly-fishing lake
 * Étang des Landes - 120 Hectares nature reserve. Bird Observatory

Economy
Gouzon is also a cheese made in the Limousin region.