Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department, region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
It is significant as the first place where kaolin was found in France, a discovery of great importance to French porcelain manufacturers.
Its name refers to Saint Yrieix. Inhabitants are known as Arédiens. Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche station has rail connections to Brive-la-Gaillarde and Limoges.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche
Coordinates 45°30'45.897" N 1°12'11.93" E
