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|INSEE = 14035 |
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|postal code = 14490 |
|postal code = 14490 |
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|mayor = |
|mayor = Gilbert Montaigne |
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|term = 2014–2020 |
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|intercommunality = Balleroy Le Molay-Littry |
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|longitude = -0.8369 |
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|elevation max m = 131 |
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|area km2 = 4.23 |
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'''Balleroy''' is a [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Calvados]] [[Departments of France|department]] in the [[Basse-Normandie]] [[Regions of France|region]] |
[[File:Fr-Paris--Balleroy.ogg|left|40px]]'''Balleroy''' is a French [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Calvados]] [[Departments of France|department]] in the [[Basse-Normandie]] [[Regions of France|region]] of north-western [[France]]. |
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The inhabitants of the commune are known as ''Biardais'' or ''Biardaises'' and ''Billards'' or ''Billardes''.<ref>[http://www.habitants.fr/habitants_departement_calvados_14.html Inhabitants of Calvados] {{Fr icon}}</ref> |
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==Population== |
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==Geography== |
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Balleroy is located some 16 km south-west of [[Bayeux]] and 21 km north-east of [[Saint-Lo]]. Access to the commune is by the D13 road from [[Cerisy-la-Foret]] in the west which passes through the village and continues east to [[Lingevres]]. The D28 road goes south from the village to [[Planquery]]. The commune is mainly farmland with the [[Balleroy Castle|Chateau de Balleroy]] grounds just west of the village occupying a substantial land area.<ref name=Google>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/14490+Balleroy,+France/@49.1811939,-0.8386409,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x480bb0378c67e50d:0x40c14484fbcfc20 Google Maps]</ref> |
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|1962|829 |
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|1968|757 |
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The [[Drome]] forms the western and north-western borders of the commune as it flows north-east to eventually join the ocean at [[Port-en-Bessin-Huppain]]. The ''Ruisseau de la Commune'' flows from the west to join the Drome in the commune. The ''Vesbire'' forms the south-eastern border of the commune as it flows south-west to join the Drome.<ref name=Google/> |
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|1975|712 |
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|1982|720 |
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===Neighbouring communes and villages<ref name=Google/>=== |
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|1990|613 |
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|1999|786 |
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|2008|770 |
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|Centre = Balleroy |
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|North = [[Vaubadon]] |
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|Northeast = [[Castillon]] |
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|East = [[Saint-Paul-du-Vernay]] |
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|Southeast = [[Cahagnolles]] |
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|South = [[Planquery]] |
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|Southwest = [[La Bazoque]] |
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==History== |
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Its inhabitants are called ''Biardais''. |
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Until 1521 rthe commune was the property of the lord of Aunay. The lordship of Balleroy was purchased by the Trextot family. Jean de Choisy, counselor, notary and secretary of the king, in turn bought the lordship of Balleroy as well as the lands of [[Cormolain]], [[Montfiquet]], and [[Vaubadon]]. He was the son of Jean de Choisy, intendant of [[Metz]], knight, advisor to the king and the [[Duke of Orleans]], Lord of Balleroy, [[Beaumont]], [[Grandcamp]], Léthanville, and Saint-Pierre and he founded the present chateau. He made the inhabitants near the chateau into vassals, forcing them to build their homes there. |
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In 1634 the Lord of Balleroy obtained the establishment of a weekly market (on Tuesday) and two fairs a year. |
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During the [[French revolution]]ary period of the [[National Convention]] (1792-1795), the commune was called ''Bal-sur-Drôme''.<ref name=Cass>[http://cassini.ehess.fr/cassini/fr/html/fiche.php?select_resultat=2509 Balleroy Communal Notice] on the ''Cassini villages in the communes of today'' of the [[École des hautes études en sciences sociales|EHESS]] website {{Fr icon}}</ref> |
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===Heraldry=== |
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{{Blazon-arms |
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'''Blazon:'''<br/> |
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''Quarterly: at 1 and 4 Azure, a saltire engrailed of Or cantoned with four roundels the same; at 2 and 3, Argent, three hearts of Gules.'' |
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The blazon of quarters 2 and 3 (hearts) is that of the ''de La Cour de Balleroy'' family (extinct), the former Marquises of Balleroy. |
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==Administration== |
==Administration== |
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[[File:Balleroy 02.JPG|thumb|Balleroy Town Hall]] |
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Balleroy is part of the [[Communauté de communes Intercom Balleroy Le Molay-Littry]], which includes 22 communes and has its seat in [[Le Molay-Littry]]. |
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[[File:Balleroy 03.JPG|thumb|Balleroy School]] |
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Balleroy is part of the [[Communauté de communes Intercom Balleroy Le Molay-Littry|Community of communes Intercom Balleroy Le Molay-Littry]] which includes 22 communes and has its seat in [[Le Molay-Littry]]. |
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Balleroy is the capital of the [[canton of Balleroy]], which is made up of 22 communes. |
Balleroy is the capital of the [[canton of Balleroy]], which is made up of 22 communes. |
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'''List of Successive [[Mayor (France)|Mayors]]'''<ref>[http://www.francegenweb.org/mairesgenweb/resultcommune.php?id=18593 List of Mayors of France] {{Fr icon}}</ref> |
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===Hot air balloons=== |
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Each year a gathering of [[hot air balloon]]s took place at the [[Balleroy Castle]], the work of [[François Mansart]]. This gathering took place for the last time in 1999, when [[Malcolm Forbes]], the chateau's owner, would have celebrated his 80th birthday. |
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| 1850 || || M Villeroy<ref>Department of Calvados Annual, 1850, p.364</ref> || || |
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| ~1970 || ~1980 || Pierre Blanchard || || |
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| 2001 || 2006 || Yves Houel || || |
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| 2006<ref>[http://www.ouest-france.fr/le-maire-denis-legrand-se-represente-aux-elections-1862421 ''The Mayor Denis Legrand wins election after the death of Yves Houel''], [[Ouest-France]] {{Fr icon}}</ref> || 2014 || Denis Legrand || || |
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| 2014<ref>[http://www.ouest-france.fr/le-nouveau-maire-gilbert-montaigne-presente-son-equipe-2116323 ''The new Mayor Gilbert Montaigne presents his team''], [[Ouest-France]], {{Fr icon}}</ref> || 2020 || Gilbert Montaigne || || |
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===Twinning=== |
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==Twin cities and towns== |
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{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in France}} |
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:''Source : Conseil général du Calvados.<ref>[http://www.cg14.fr/quotidien/jumelages/autres/index.asp Les communes jumelées du Calvados]</ref>'' (in French) |
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{{PAGENAME}} has [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinning]] associations with:<ref>[https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/cncdext/dyn/public/atlas/rechercheAtlasFrance.html National Commission for Decentralised cooperation] {{Fr icon}}</ref> |
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* [[Shebbear, Devon|Shebbear]], Devon, England, the UK |
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*{{flagicon|UK}} [[Shebbear, Devon|Shebbear]] ([[United Kingdom]]) since 1979. |
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* [[Ribe]], Denmark |
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*{{flagicon|Denmark}} [[Ribe]] ([[Denmark]]) since 1986. |
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* [[Fo, Burkina Faso|Fo]], Burkina Faso |
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*{{flagicon|Burkina Faso}} [[Fo Department|Fo]] ([[Burkina Faso]]) since 1989. |
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==Demography== |
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In 2010 the commune had 901 inhabitants. The evolution of the number of inhabitants is known from the population censuses conducted in the commune since 1793. From the 21st century, a census of communes with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants is held every five years, unlike larger communes that have a sample survey every year.<ref group=Note>At the beginning of the 21st century, the methods of identification have been modified by [http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/?url=http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do?cidTexte=JORFTEXT000000593100%26fastPos=1%26fastReqId=2036940488%26categorieLien=cid%26oldAction=rechTexte&title=loi%20no%C2%A02002-276%20du%2027%20f%C3%A9vrier%202002 Law No. 2002-276 of 27 February 2002], the so-called "law of local democracy" and in particular Title V "census operations" allows, after a transitional period running from 2004 to 2008, the annual publication of the legal population of the different French administrative districts. For communes with a population greater than 10,000 inhabitants, a sample survey is conducted annually, the entire territory of these communes is taken into account at the end of the period of five years. The first "legal population" after 1999 under this new law came into force in 1 January 2009 and was based on the census of 2006.</ref> |
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[[File:Balleroy 04.JPG|thumb|The War Memorial]] |
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[[File:Population - Municipality code 14035.svg|frame|center|'''Population of {{PAGENAME}}''']] |
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==Culture and heritage== |
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[[File:Balleroy-Chateau-VuDesJardins.jpg|thumb|The Chateau Grounds]] |
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===Civil heritage=== |
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The commune has two sites that are registered as historical monuments: |
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*The '''[[Balleroy Castle|Chateau of Balleroy]]''' (1626){{Mérimée Icon}}<ref>Ministry of Culture, Mérimée {{Mérimée|PA00111028|PA00111028 Chateau of Balleroy}} {{Fr icon}}{{Camera}}</ref> was built by the architect [[François Mansart]] for Jean de Choisy, advisor to [[Louis XIII]]. Its [[French formal garden]] are by Henri Duchêne according to plans by [[André Le Nôtre]]. It remained in the Balleroy family until 1970. The village was built around the castle. |
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*The '''Chateau of Balleroy Park''' (1626){{Mérimée Icon}}<ref>Ministry of Culture, Mérimée {{Mérimée|IA14003351|IA14003351 Chateau of Balleroy Park}} {{Fr icon}}</ref> |
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;Chateau of Balleroy Picture Gallery |
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File:Château de Balleroy 2008 PD 02.JPG |
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File:Château de Balleroy 38.JPG |
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File:Château de Balleroy 11.JPG |
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File:Château de Balleroy 04.JPG |
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File:Château de Balleroy 10.JPG |
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File:Château de Balleroy 32.JPG |
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File:Château de Balleroy 24.JPG |
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File:Château de Balleroy 31.JPG |
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File:Château de Balleroy 05.JPG |
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File:Château de Balleroy 09.JPG |
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File:GrundrissSchlossBalleroy.png |
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</gallery> |
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===Religious heritage=== |
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[[File:Église Saint-Martin de Balleroy 21.JPG|thumb|The Church of Saint Martin]] |
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*The '''Parish Church of Saint-Martin Grounds''' (1650){{Mérimée Icon}} are registered as an historical monument.<ref>Ministry of Culture, Mérimée {{Mérimée|PA00111029|PA00111029 Church Grounds}} {{Fr icon}}{{Camera}}</ref> The Church contains several items that are registered as historical objects: |
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**A Framed Painting: The Alliance between Abimélek and Abraham (17th century){{Palissy Icon}}<ref>Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy|PM14001327|PM14001327 Framed Painting: The Alliance between Abimélek and Abraham}} {{Fr icon}}</ref> |
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**A Framed Painting: The descendant of Abraham (17th century){{Palissy Icon}}<ref>Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy|PM14001326|PM14001326 Framed Painting: The descendant of Abraham}} {{Fr icon}}</ref> |
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**A [[Chalice]] with [[Paten]] (17th century){{Palissy Icon}}<ref>Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy|PM14000036|PM14000036 Chalice with Paten}} {{Fr icon}}{{Camera}}</ref> |
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**A Statue: Virgin and child (17th century){{Palissy Icon}}<ref>Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy|PM14000035|PM14000035 Statue: Virgin and child}} {{Fr icon}}{{Camera}}</ref> |
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**A Painting: The Annunciation (18th century){{Palissy Icon}}<ref>Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy|PM14000034|PM14000034 Painting: The Annunciation}} {{Fr icon}}</ref> |
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**An Episcopal Cross (18th century){{Palissy Icon}}<ref>Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy|PM14000033|PM14000033 Episcopal Cross}} {{Fr icon}}</ref> |
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**A Statue: Saint Martin (17th century){{Palissy Icon}}<ref>Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy|PM14000032|PM14000032 Statue: Saint Martin}} {{Fr icon}}</ref> |
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;Church of Saint Martin Picture Gallery |
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<gallery> |
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File:Église Saint-Martin de Balleroy 11.JPG|The Nave |
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File:Église Saint-Martin de Balleroy 17.JPG|Painting: The Descendant of Abraham |
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File:Église Saint-Martin de Balleroy 09.JPG|The Confessional |
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</gallery> |
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===Activities and events=== |
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Each year a gathering of [[hot air balloon]]s took place at the [[Balleroy Castle|Chateau of Balleroy]]. This gathering took place for the last time in 1999 when [[Malcolm Forbes]], the chateau's owner, would have celebrated his 80th birthday. |
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Since 2007 in the face of demand from the public, the festival was again held at the end of June but this no longer happens in the castle. This was held by the village festival committee who organized a small gathering. The festivities are now held above the village at the stadium.<ref>[http://www.ouest-france.fr/2008/03/28/calvados/A-Balleroy-envol-des-ballons-du-27-au-29-juin--53344866.html Article in Ouest France, 28 March 2008 {{Fr icon}}</ref> |
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==Notable people linked to the commune== |
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[[File:Albert de Balleroy.JPG|thumb|Count Albert de Balleroy]] |
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*'''[[Louis Charles d'Hervilly]]''' (1756-1795), Count of Hervilly, knight, Marquis of Leschelles, married Marie Louise Augustine La Cour de Balleroy (1758-1830) on 7 October 1778 at the Château of Balleroy which was the Château for his wife's family. |
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*'''Louis James''', from an old Balleroy family (James from Lalande). He left to live in Auxerre (Yonne) where he founded the first modern department store in association with the local merchant Lesseré. As he was unmarried, he brought in a nephew (Achille) and niece (Hortense) to share in the very successful business: it was the time of "Bonheur des Dames" (Happiness of Women). The stores ''Soisson & James'' were transferred to Eurodif in 1970. |
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*'''Count Albert de Balleroy''' (1828-1872), MP for Calvados<ref>[http://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/sycomore/fiche.asp?num_dept=8476 National Assembly website] {{Fr icon}}</ref>, painter specialising in hunting scenes, shared a studio on Rue Lavoisier in Paris with [[Édouard Manet]]<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070703230919/http://www.chateau-balleroy.com/us/albert.htm Château of Balleroy website] {{Fr icon}}</ref> |
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*'''[[Malcolm Forbes]]''' (1919-1990),<ref>[http://www.chateau-balleroy.com/fr/malcolm.htm Château of Balleroy website] {{Fr icon}}</ref> American press billionaire, owner of the Chateau from 1970. |
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==See also== |
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*[[Communes of the Calvados department]] |
*[[Communes of the Calvados department]] |
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===External links=== |
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==References== |
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* [http://mairieballeroy.blogspot.fr/ Balleroy official blog] {{Fr icon}} |
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*[http://www.insee.fr/en/home/home_page.asp INSEE] |
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*[http://www.chateau-balleroy.com/ Château of Balleroy website] {{Fr icon}} |
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*[http://www.lion1906.com/departements/calvados/balleroy-.php {{PAGENAME}} on Lion1906] |
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*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/14490+Balleroy,+France/@49.1811939,-0.8386409,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x480bb0378c67e50d:0x40c14484fbcfc20 {{PAGENAME}} on Google Maps] |
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*[http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=-0.8369,49.1814&z=7.92265E-5&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&l=ADMINISTRATIVEUNITS.BOUNDARIES$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(1)&permalink=yes {{PAGENAME}} on Géoportail], [[Institut géographique national|National Geographic Institute]] (IGN) website {{Fr icon}} |
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*[http://rumsey.geogarage.com/maps/cassinige.html?lat=49.1814&lon=-0.8369&zoom=13 ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on the 1750 Cassini Map] |
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*[http://www.insee.fr/fr/themes/tableau_local.asp?ref_id=POP&millesime=2010&typgeo=COM&codgeo=14035 {{PAGENAME}} on the INSEE website] {{Fr icon}} |
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*[http://www.insee.fr/en/home/home_page.asp INSEE] {{Fr icon}} |
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==Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 04:08, 19 December 2014
Balleroy | |
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Country | France |
Region | Normandy |
Department | Calvados |
Arrondissement | Bayeux |
Canton | Balleroy |
Intercommunality | Balleroy Le Molay-Littry |
Government | |
• Mayor (2014–2020) | Gilbert Montaigne |
Area 1 | 4.23 km2 (1.63 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | 901 |
• Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 14035 /14490 |
Elevation | 49–131 m (161–430 ft) (avg. 110 m or 360 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Balleroy is a French commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region of north-western France.
The inhabitants of the commune are known as Biardais or Biardaises and Billards or Billardes.[1]
Geography
Balleroy is located some 16 km south-west of Bayeux and 21 km north-east of Saint-Lo. Access to the commune is by the D13 road from Cerisy-la-Foret in the west which passes through the village and continues east to Lingevres. The D28 road goes south from the village to Planquery. The commune is mainly farmland with the Chateau de Balleroy grounds just west of the village occupying a substantial land area.[2]
The Drome forms the western and north-western borders of the commune as it flows north-east to eventually join the ocean at Port-en-Bessin-Huppain. The Ruisseau de la Commune flows from the west to join the Drome in the commune. The Vesbire forms the south-eastern border of the commune as it flows south-west to join the Drome.[2]
Neighbouring communes and villages[2]
History
Until 1521 rthe commune was the property of the lord of Aunay. The lordship of Balleroy was purchased by the Trextot family. Jean de Choisy, counselor, notary and secretary of the king, in turn bought the lordship of Balleroy as well as the lands of Cormolain, Montfiquet, and Vaubadon. He was the son of Jean de Choisy, intendant of Metz, knight, advisor to the king and the Duke of Orleans, Lord of Balleroy, Beaumont, Grandcamp, Léthanville, and Saint-Pierre and he founded the present chateau. He made the inhabitants near the chateau into vassals, forcing them to build their homes there.
In 1634 the Lord of Balleroy obtained the establishment of a weekly market (on Tuesday) and two fairs a year.
During the French revolutionary period of the National Convention (1792-1795), the commune was called Bal-sur-Drôme.[3]
Heraldry
Blazon: Quarterly: at 1 and 4 Azure, a saltire engrailed of Or cantoned with four roundels the same; at 2 and 3, Argent, three hearts of Gules. The blazon of quarters 2 and 3 (hearts) is that of the de La Cour de Balleroy family (extinct), the former Marquises of Balleroy.
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Administration
Balleroy is part of the Community of communes Intercom Balleroy Le Molay-Littry which includes 22 communes and has its seat in Le Molay-Littry.
Balleroy is the capital of the canton of Balleroy, which is made up of 22 communes.
From | To | Name | Party | Position |
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1850 | M Villeroy[5] | |||
~1970 | ~1980 | Pierre Blanchard | ||
2001 | 2006 | Yves Houel | ||
2006[6] | 2014 | Denis Legrand | ||
2014[7] | 2020 | Gilbert Montaigne |
(Not all data is known)
Twinning
Balleroy has twinning associations with:[8]
- Shebbear (United Kingdom) since 1979.
- Ribe (Denmark) since 1986.
- Fo (Burkina Faso) since 1989.
Demography
In 2010 the commune had 901 inhabitants. The evolution of the number of inhabitants is known from the population censuses conducted in the commune since 1793. From the 21st century, a census of communes with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants is held every five years, unlike larger communes that have a sample survey every year.[Note 1]
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Culture and heritage
Civil heritage
The commune has two sites that are registered as historical monuments:
- The Chateau of Balleroy (1626)[9] was built by the architect François Mansart for Jean de Choisy, advisor to Louis XIII. Its French formal garden are by Henri Duchêne according to plans by André Le Nôtre. It remained in the Balleroy family until 1970. The village was built around the castle.
- The Chateau of Balleroy Park (1626)[10]
- Chateau of Balleroy Picture Gallery
Religious heritage
- The Parish Church of Saint-Martin Grounds (1650) are registered as an historical monument.[11] The Church contains several items that are registered as historical objects:
- A Framed Painting: The Alliance between Abimélek and Abraham (17th century)[12]
- A Framed Painting: The descendant of Abraham (17th century)[13]
- A Chalice with Paten (17th century)[14]
- A Statue: Virgin and child (17th century)[15]
- A Painting: The Annunciation (18th century)[16]
- An Episcopal Cross (18th century)[17]
- A Statue: Saint Martin (17th century)[18]
- Church of Saint Martin Picture Gallery
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The Nave
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Painting: The Descendant of Abraham
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The Confessional
Activities and events
Each year a gathering of hot air balloons took place at the Chateau of Balleroy. This gathering took place for the last time in 1999 when Malcolm Forbes, the chateau's owner, would have celebrated his 80th birthday.
Since 2007 in the face of demand from the public, the festival was again held at the end of June but this no longer happens in the castle. This was held by the village festival committee who organized a small gathering. The festivities are now held above the village at the stadium.[19]
Notable people linked to the commune
- Louis Charles d'Hervilly (1756-1795), Count of Hervilly, knight, Marquis of Leschelles, married Marie Louise Augustine La Cour de Balleroy (1758-1830) on 7 October 1778 at the Château of Balleroy which was the Château for his wife's family.
- Louis James, from an old Balleroy family (James from Lalande). He left to live in Auxerre (Yonne) where he founded the first modern department store in association with the local merchant Lesseré. As he was unmarried, he brought in a nephew (Achille) and niece (Hortense) to share in the very successful business: it was the time of "Bonheur des Dames" (Happiness of Women). The stores Soisson & James were transferred to Eurodif in 1970.
- Count Albert de Balleroy (1828-1872), MP for Calvados[20], painter specialising in hunting scenes, shared a studio on Rue Lavoisier in Paris with Édouard Manet[21]
- Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990),[22] American press billionaire, owner of the Chateau from 1970.
See also
External links
- Balleroy official blog Template:Fr icon
- Château of Balleroy website Template:Fr icon
- Balleroy on Lion1906
- Balleroy on Google Maps
- Balleroy on Géoportail, National Geographic Institute (IGN) website Template:Fr icon
- Balleroy on the 1750 Cassini Map
- Balleroy on the INSEE website Template:Fr icon
- INSEE Template:Fr icon
Notes and references
Notes
- ^ At the beginning of the 21st century, the methods of identification have been modified by Law No. 2002-276 of 27 February 2002, the so-called "law of local democracy" and in particular Title V "census operations" allows, after a transitional period running from 2004 to 2008, the annual publication of the legal population of the different French administrative districts. For communes with a population greater than 10,000 inhabitants, a sample survey is conducted annually, the entire territory of these communes is taken into account at the end of the period of five years. The first "legal population" after 1999 under this new law came into force in 1 January 2009 and was based on the census of 2006.
References
- ^ Inhabitants of Calvados Template:Fr icon
- ^ a b c Google Maps
- ^ Balleroy Communal Notice on the Cassini villages in the communes of today of the EHESS website Template:Fr icon
- ^ List of Mayors of France Template:Fr icon
- ^ Department of Calvados Annual, 1850, p.364
- ^ The Mayor Denis Legrand wins election after the death of Yves Houel, Ouest-France Template:Fr icon
- ^ The new Mayor Gilbert Montaigne presents his team, Ouest-France, Template:Fr icon
- ^ National Commission for Decentralised cooperation Template:Fr icon
- ^ Ministry of Culture, Mérimée PA00111028 Chateau of Balleroy Template:Fr icon
- ^ Ministry of Culture, Mérimée IA14003351 Chateau of Balleroy Park Template:Fr icon
- ^ Ministry of Culture, Mérimée PA00111029 Church Grounds Template:Fr icon
- ^ Ministry of Culture, Palissy PM14001327 Framed Painting: The Alliance between Abimélek and Abraham Template:Fr icon
- ^ Ministry of Culture, Palissy PM14001326 Framed Painting: The descendant of Abraham Template:Fr icon
- ^ Ministry of Culture, Palissy PM14000036 Chalice with Paten Template:Fr icon
- ^ Ministry of Culture, Palissy PM14000035 Statue: Virgin and child Template:Fr icon
- ^ Ministry of Culture, Palissy PM14000034 Painting: The Annunciation Template:Fr icon
- ^ Ministry of Culture, Palissy PM14000033 Episcopal Cross Template:Fr icon
- ^ Ministry of Culture, Palissy PM14000032 Statue: Saint Martin Template:Fr icon
- ^ [http://www.ouest-france.fr/2008/03/28/calvados/A-Balleroy-envol-des-ballons-du-27-au-29-juin--53344866.html Article in Ouest France, 28 March 2008 Template:Fr icon
- ^ National Assembly website Template:Fr icon
- ^ Château of Balleroy website Template:Fr icon
- ^ Château of Balleroy website Template:Fr icon