Bérulle () is a
commune in the
Aube department
Department may refer to:
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Government and military
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in north-central
France
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.
History
Berulle's history dates back to the 12th century when it was a part of a small chastelleny under the
county of Champagne. Over time, Berulle's ownership changed hands several times, including being held by
Blanche d'Artois
Blanche of Artois ( eu, Blanka; 1248 – 2 May 1302) was Queen of Navarre and Countess of Champagne and Brie during her marriage to Henry I of Navarre. After his death she became regent in the name of their infant daughter, Joan I. She passed o ...
in the 13th century, being reunited with the
Duchy of Nemours Duke of Nemours was a title in the Peerage of France. The name refers to Nemours in the Île-de-France region of north-central France.
History
In the 12th and 13th centuries, the Lordship of Nemours, in the Gatinais, France, was a possession of th ...
in the 16th century, and being sold to the Bérulle family in the 16th century.
The Bérulle family established the marquisate in the village of Séant, which eventually took on the name of Bérulle. During the 17th century, there were two fairs in Séant-sur-Othe and Berulle was dependent on the stewardship and generality of Paris.
In 1789, Berulle was a part of the election of
Saint-Florentin and the bailiwick of Troyes. Berulle's history reflects its cultural heritage and its role as a hub of activity and commerce over the centuries.
During the
French Revolution
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, Berulle was heavily impacted, with many of its historic buildings and monuments being destroyed. Despite these losses, the town's history and cultural heritage have been preserved through the preservation of its remaining historic structures and the establishment of museums and art galleries.
Monuments
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin
The Church of Our Lady of the Nativity, french: Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité de Bérulle, is a 16th century Catholic church located in the commune of Bérulle, Aube, France. It was raised from 1510 to 1515 and was classified as a Historic Monument in 1840. The church features 16th century furniture such as statues of Christ on the cross, a Sebastian, a Madonna and Child, a baptismal font with decorations, and a 15th century Education of Mary. It also has a 17th century tympanum on its portal, an 18th century wrought iron choir fence, and classified 16th century windows with deep blues and reds.
Population
See also
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Communes of the Aube department
References
Communes of Aube
Aube communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia
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