Naves (; ) is a commune in the Corrèze department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France.
Geography Naves's territory is crossed by the rivers Corrèze, Solane, Vigne, Vimbelle, and Céronne.
History Situated on the crossroad of two importants Roman ways, Naves of Latin Navea (fertile valley), was established in Gallo-Roman period, in this time the village included temples, theater and many other monuments.
Population After a long decline in population since 1900, Naves enjoyed an upswing around 1990, partly due to the arrival of the A89 motorway linking Lyon to Bordeaux.
See also Communes of the Corrèze department
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