Tonnerre Patrimoine
Water, Stone, Vine...
Water, Stone, Vine...
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In 1626, the Count of Tonnerre authorized a group of nuns to form a community: the Ursulines. They acquired a vast tract of land in the heart of the town. At the beginning of 1790, the community was dissolved, and the building was used in turn as a meeting place for the Democratic Club, a headquarters for the District administration, a saltpetre factory, a granary and a college. During the 19th century, it was used exclusively for the latter function, until its relocation to the left bank of the Armançon.
Presentation and history of Tonnerre
Tonnerre first appeared in Roman times as Tornodurum, meaning "fortress". For the Lingons, it was the capital of the Pagus tornodorensis. Here, in the Armançon valley, the County of Tonnerre was created, and served as a crossing point between Paris and Dijon, at a time when the King of France had designs on the Duchy of Burgundy. [read more]
Tonnerre Town Hall
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