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Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ nikɔla buʁɡœj] , literally Saint-Nicolas of Bourgueil) is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.[3]

This village is in the Loire Valley, in the midst of many castles, such as Chenonceaux, Villandry, etc. The commune is home to a wine appellation, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOC.

Geography

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil is situated between Angers, Tours and Chinon.

History

The old ecclesia Sancti Nicolai, mentioned in 1208, was situated in the North-east of the present cemetery of Bourgueil.

In 1790–1794, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil annexed the former commune of La Taille. The current village centre of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil was built during the July Monarchy (1830-1848).

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 1,273—    
1975 1,173−1.16%
1982 1,116−0.71%
1990 1,176+0.66%
1999 1,194+0.17%
2007 1,232+0.39%
2012 1,145−1.45%
2017 1,109−0.64%
Source: INSEE[4]

Its inhabitants are called the Saint-nicolaisiens in French.

Personalities

Marie Dupin, a conquest of Pierre de Ronsard, lived in the Port Guyer (part of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) all her life.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ INSEE commune file
  4. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE

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