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Coordinates: 47°19′06″N 6°36′15″E / 47.3183°N 6.6042°E / 47.3183; 6.6042
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==History==
==History==
Belvoir is noted for its castle, built by [[John I, Count of Chalon or Châlon|Jean de Chalon]]. It has been rebuilt, and the date of 1224 inscribed above the arch of the north tower is the oldest inscription in Arabic numerals in the region.
Belvoir is noted for its castle, the {{ill|Château de Belvoir|fr|Château de Belvoir}}, built by [[John I, Count of Chalon or Châlon|Jean de Chalon]]. It has been rebuilt, and the date of 1224 inscribed above the arch of the north tower is the oldest inscription in Arabic numerals in the region.


The [[Lord of Belvoir|lords of Belvoir]] were noted both in war and in peace: Hervis and Huon were [[Crusades|Crusaders]], and Vincent, the friend of [[Louis IX of France]], wrote the first [[encyclopedia]].
The [[Lord of Belvoir|lords of Belvoir]] were noted both in war and in peace: Hervis and Huon were [[Crusades|Crusaders]], and Vincent, the friend of [[Louis IX of France]], wrote the first [[encyclopedia]].

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Belvoir
A general view of Belvoir
A general view of Belvoir
Coat of arms of Belvoir
Location of Belvoir
Map
Belvoir is located in France
Belvoir
Belvoir
Belvoir is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Belvoir
Belvoir
Coordinates: 47°19′06″N 6°36′15″E / 47.3183°N 6.6042°E / 47.3183; 6.6042
CountryFrance
RegionBourgogne-Franche-Comté
DepartmentDoubs
ArrondissementMontbéliard
CantonBavans
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Christian Brand[1]
Area
1
9.31 km2 (3.59 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
92
 • Density9.9/km2 (26/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
25053 /25430
Elevation506–671 m (1,660–2,201 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Belvoir is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.

Geography

Belvoir lies 18 km (11 mi) southeast of Clerval on a prominent hill.

History

Belvoir is noted for its castle, the Château de Belvoir [fr], built by Jean de Chalon. It has been rebuilt, and the date of 1224 inscribed above the arch of the north tower is the oldest inscription in Arabic numerals in the region.

The lords of Belvoir were noted both in war and in peace: Hervis and Huon were Crusaders, and Vincent, the friend of Louis IX of France, wrote the first encyclopedia.

The Rohan family were the last noble owners of the castle.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962120—    
1968130+8.3%
1975115−11.5%
1982100−13.0%
199098−2.0%
1999102+4.1%
200899−2.9%
201297−2.0%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.