Athis-Val de Rouvre (French pronunciation: [atis val də ʁuvʁ]) is a commune in the department of Orne, northwestern France, the municipality was established on 1 January 2016 by merger of the former communes of Athis-de-l'Orne (the seat), Bréel, La Carneille, Notre-Dame-du-Rocher, Ronfeugerai, Ségrie-Fontaine, Taillebois and Les Tourailles.[3]

Geography

The commune is part of the area known as Suisse Normande.[4]

The commune is made up of the following collection of villages and hamlets: Le Rocher Nantreuil, La Tarillée, La Motte, Ronfeugerai, La Fosse, La Mancelière, L'Être Hardy, La Pigeonnière, La Carneille, Taillebois, Le Hamel, Les Onfrairies, Les Tourailles, Notre-Dame-du-Rocher, Ségrie-Fontaine, Oëtre, Le Douit de Bréel, Bréel, Le Val Fermé and Athis.[5]

The commune has three rivers running through it, the Vere, the Gine and the Rouvre. In addition there are five streams running through the commune, Aubusson, Meheudin, Ferronniere, Fontaine and Onfrairies.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 3,739—    
1975 3,885+0.55%
1982 4,194+1.10%
1990 4,175−0.06%
1999 4,066−0.29%
2007 4,298+0.70%
2012 4,319+0.10%
2017 4,256−0.29%
Source: INSEE[6]

Notable buildings and places

Jardin Intérieur à Ciel Ouvert is a contemporary garden that was made open to the public in 2011, featuring over 1,200 species of plants.[7] It is classified as a Jardins remarquables by the Ministry of Culture and the Comité des Parcs et Jardins de France.[8]

National heritage sites

The Commune has 6 buildings and areas listed as a Monument historique.

  • Martinique cotton spinning factory a nineteenth century spinning factory, based in Athis-de-l'Orne that is still being used today .[9]
  • Croix de pierre a sixteenth century cross in La Carneille.[10]
  • Church of Saint-Vigor a nineteenth century church in Athis-de-l'Orne, designed by architect Ruprich-Robert and the walls were decorated by artist Louis Chifflet.[11]
  • Church of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul a modern church in Bréel that contains a chapel from the end of the 15th century, intended for the burial of the Corday family.[12]
  • Hamel Saint-Etienne Lodge a 15th century lodge in La Carneille.[13]
  • Logis dit la Cour a 15th century Manor house in Taillebois.[14]
  • Church of SaintPierre-et-SaintPaul in Breel-by Rundvald
    Church of SaintPierre-et-SaintPaul in Breel-by Rundvald
  • Gorges of la Rouvre
    Gorges of la Rouvre
  • Château des Hayes
    Château des Hayes
  • Notre Dame Du Rocher
    Notre Dame Du Rocher
  • Ronfeugerai church
    Ronfeugerai church
  • Segrie Fontaine church
    Segrie Fontaine church
  • Chateau de Segrie
    Chateau de Segrie
  • Taillebois
    Taillebois
  • church of Saint-Laurent in Taillebois
    church of Saint-Laurent in Taillebois
  • Les Tourailles Basilique
    Les Tourailles Basilique
  • Les Tourailles Chateau
    Les Tourailles Chateau

Notable People

Twin towns

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in France

See also

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". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Arrêté préfectoral 16 December 2015 (in French)
  4. ^ "Map of Suisse Normande" (PDF).
  5. ^ a b "Athis-Val-de-Rouvre · France". Athis-Val-de-Rouvre · France.
  6. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
  7. ^ "Le jardin intérieur à ciel ouvert ouvre ses portes à Athis-Val-de-Rouvre". Ouest-France.fr. 17 September 2021.
  8. ^ "" Intérieur à ciel ouvert " - Comité des Parcs et Jardins de France". www.parcsetjardins.fr.
  9. ^ "Filature de la Martinique à Athis-de-l'Orne - PA00135514". monumentum.fr.
  10. ^ "Croix de pierre à La Carneille - PA00110756". monumentum.fr.
  11. ^ "Eglise Saint-Vigor à Athis-de-l'Orne - PA61000045". monumentum.fr.
  12. ^ "Eglise". www.pop.culture.gouv.fr.
  13. ^ "Logis du Hamel Saint-Etienne à La Carneille - PA61000018". monumentum.fr.
  14. ^ "Logis dit la Cour à Taillebois - PA00110988". monumentum.fr.
  15. ^ Guery, Alain (11 April 2011). Montchrestien et Cantillon : Le commerce et l'émergence d'une pensée économique. ENS Éditions. pp. 7–55 – via OpenEdition Books.
  16. ^ a b "Athis-Val-de-Rouvre : choisissez votre association". actu.fr. 3 September 2020.