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Chauny
Chauny () is a commune in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
History
There has been a settlement on the site, more or less continuously, since at least the Carolingian era. Known variously as Calgny, Cauny, Canni, Calni or as Chaulni. In Latin, contemporary chroniclers and historians such as Flodoard, Guibert de Noyon/Nogent used at least 13 different names when referring to it; such as Calnacum, Calniacum, Cauniacum, Calviniacum and Channiacum.
The town was occupied by German forces for part of World War I, and was close to the front lines for much of the war. It was extensively destroyed during the process of its recapture by Allied forces in 1917. It is disputed whether, or to what degree, the destruction was caused by Allied bombardments, aerial and artillery, versus demolition by retreating Germans.
The community was rebuilt after that war, largely in a traditional French "châteaux" style; in particular the municipal buildings, done in red bric ...
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Brie, Aisne
Brie () is a commune in the department of Aisne in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
Council
Since the number of inhabitants of the commune is less than 100, the number of members of the municipal council is 7. The current mayor is Jack Guillaucourt, elected in 2020.
Population
In 2017, the commune had 53 inhabitants, a decrease of 23% compared to 1999.
See also
*Communes of the Aisne department
The following is a list of the 799 Communes of France, communes in the French Departments of France, department of Aisne.
The communes cooperate in the following Communes of France#Intercommunality, intercommunalities (as of 2020):
References
Communes of Aisne
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