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'''Bar-le-Duc''' ({{IPA-fr|baʁ lə dyk}}), formerly known as '''Bar''', is a [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Meuse (department)|Meuse]] [[Departments of France|département]], of which it is the capital. The department is in [[Grand Est]] in northeastern France.
'''Bar-le-Duc''' ({{IPA-fr|baʁ lə dyk}}), formerly known as '''Bar''', is a [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Meuse (department)|Meuse]] [[Departments of France|département]], of which it is the capital. The department is in [[Grand Est]] in northeastern France.


==Geography==
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The lower, more modern and busier part of the town extends along a narrow valley, shut in by wooded or [[vine]]-clad hills, and is traversed throughout its length by the [[Ornain]], which is crossed by several bridges. It is limited towards the north-east by the [[Marne-Rhine Canal]], on the south-west by a small arm of the Ornain, called the ''Canal des Usines'', on the left bank of which the upper town (''Ville Haute'') is situated.<ref name="EB1911">{{EB1911|inline=1|wstitle=Bar-le-Duc|volume=3|page=404}}</ref>
The lower, more modern and busier part of the town extends along a narrow valley, shut in by wooded or [[vine]]-clad hills, and is traversed throughout its length by the [[Ornain]], which is crossed by several bridges. It is limited towards the north-east by the [[Marne-Rhine Canal]], on the south-west by a small arm of the Ornain, called the ''Canal des Usines'', on the left bank of which the upper town (''Ville Haute'') is situated.<ref name="EB1911">{{EB1911|inline=1|wstitle=Bar-le-Duc|volume=3|page=404}}</ref>
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The highly rarefied [[Bar-le-duc jelly]], also known as [[Bar-le-duc jelly|Lorraine Jelly]], is a spreadable preparation of [[white currant]] or [[redcurrant|red currant]] [[fruit preserves]], hailing from this town. First referenced in the historical record in 1344, it is also colloquially referred to as ''Bar Caviar''.


==History==
==History==
{{see|Duchy of Bar}}
Bar-le-Duc was at one time the seat of the [[countship]], later [[Duchy of Bar]]. Though probably of ancient origin, the town was unimportant until the 10th century when it became the residence of the counts.<ref name="EB1911"/> Originally part of the early medieval duchy of [[Upper Lorraine]], at some stage in the early modern period it was acquired by the neighbouring dukes of [[Duchy of Lorraine|Lorraine]].
Bar-le-Duc was at one time the seat of the county, from 1354 the [[Duchy of Bar]].
Though probably of ancient origin, the town was unimportant until the 10th century when it was fortified by [[Frederick I of Upper Lorraine]].<ref name="EB1911"/>
Bar was the independent duchy from 1354 to 1480, when it was acquired by [[Duchy of Lorraine]].


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The ''Ville Haute'', which is reached by staircases and steep narrow thoroughfares, is intersected by a long, quiet street, bordered by houses of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. In this quarter are the remains (16th-century) of the château of the [[dukes of Bar]], dismantled in 1670, the old clock-tower, and the college, built in the latter half of the 16th century. Its church of Saint-Étienne (constructed during the 14th and 15th centuries) contains a skillfully carved effigy in white stone of a half-decayed corpse, erected to the memory of [[René of Châlon]] (died 1544), the work of 16th-century artist [[Ligier Richier]], a pupil of [[Michelangelo]].<ref name="EB1911"/>
==Population==

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The lower town contains the official buildings and the churches of Notre-Dame, the most ancient in the town, and St. Antony, with 14th-century frescoes. Among the statues of distinguished natives of the town is one to [[Nicolas Oudinot]], whose house serves as the ''[[Seat of local government|hôtel-de-ville]]''.<ref name="EB1911"/> Other sights include the Notre-Dame Bridge, with five arches surmounted by a chapel in the middle.
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==Notable residents==
==Sights==
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[[File:Bar-le-Duc Place Saint-Pierre.jpg|275px|thumb|left|Saint-Étienne Church and the court house (right) on the Saint-Pierre Square in Bar-le-Duc]]
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[[File:Pont Notre-Dame, Bar-le-Duc 01 09.jpg|275px|thumb|Notre-Dame Bridge over the [[Ornain]]]]
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The ''Ville Haute'', which is reached by staircases and steep narrow thoroughfares, is intersected by a long, quiet street, bordered by houses of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. In this quarter are the remains (16th-century) of the château of the [[dukes of Bar]], dismantled in 1670, the old clock-tower, and the college, built in the latter half of the 16th century. Its church of Saint-Étienne (constructed during the 14th and 15th centuries) contains a skillfully carved effigy in white stone of a half-decayed corpse, erected to the memory of [[René of Châlon]] (died 1544), the work of 16th-century artist [[Ligier Richier]], a pupil of [[Michelangelo]].<ref name="EB1911"/>


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The lower town contains the official buildings and the churches of Notre-Dame, the most ancient in the town, and St. Antony, with 14th-century frescoes. Among the statues of distinguished natives of the town is one to [[Nicolas Oudinot]], whose house serves as the ''[[Seat of local government|hôtel-de-ville]]''.<ref name="EB1911"/> Other sights include the Notre-Dame Bridge, with five arches surmounted by a chapel in the middle.

==Food==
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The highly rarefied [[Bar-le-duc jelly]], also known as [[Bar-le-duc jelly|Lorraine Jelly]], is a spreadable preparation of [[white currant]] or [[redcurrant|red currant]] [[fruit preserves]], hailing from this town. First referenced in the historical record in 1344, it is also colloquially referred to as ''Bar Caviar''.

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==Notable residents==
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[[File:Statue d'Ernest Bradfer.JPG|thumb|Statue of [[Ernest Bradfer]] (1833–1882) ]]
Bar-le-Duc was the birthplace of:
Bar-le-Duc was the birthplace of:
* [[Jean, Cardinal of Lorraine|Jean de Lorraine]] (1498–1550), Cardinal de Lorraine, Bishop of Metz, Archbishop of Narbonne.
* [[Jean, Cardinal of Lorraine|Jean de Lorraine]] (1498–1550), Cardinal de Lorraine, Bishop of Metz, Archbishop of Narbonne.
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*[[Jean-François Jacqueminot]] (1787–1865), who established a great silk factory
*[[Jean-François Jacqueminot]] (1787–1865), who established a great silk factory
*[[Ernest Bradfer]] (1833–1882), who established a major iron works in the town.
*[[Ernest Bradfer]] (1833–1882), who established a major iron works in the town.
==Gallery==
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Bar-le-Duc Place Saint-Pierre.jpg| Saint-Étienne Church and the court house (right) on the Saint-Pierre Square in Bar-le-Duc
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Pont Notre-Dame, Bar-le-Duc 01 09.jpg| Notre-Dame Bridge over the [[Ornain]]
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Statue d'Ernest Bradfer.JPG| Statue of [[Ernest Bradfer]] (1833–1882)
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==Twin cities==
==International relations==
Bar-le-Duc is twinned with:
Bar-le-Duc is twinned with:
*{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Tambov]], Russia
*{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Tambov]], Russia
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==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Communes of the Meuse department]]
*[[Communes of the Meuse department]]
*[[Parc naturel régional de Lorraine]]
*[[Parc naturel régional de Lorraine]]
*[[Raymond Couvègnes]]
*[[Raymond Couvègnes]]



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==References==
*[http://www.insee.fr/fr/bases-de-donnees/esl/comparateur.asp?codgeo=COM-55029 INSEE statistics]
*[http://www.insee.fr/fr/bases-de-donnees/esl/comparateur.asp?codgeo=COM-55029 INSEE statistics]


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* [http://www.barleduc55.net/ Barleduc55.net: photos of Bar-le-Duc]
* [http://www.barleduc55.net/ Barleduc55.net: photos of Bar-le-Duc]
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Revision as of 05:34, 12 July 2018

Bar-le-Duc
Prefecture and commune
Clock tower
Clock tower
Coat of arms of Bar-le-Duc
Coat of arms
Location of Bar-le-Duc
Map
Bar-le-Duc is located in France
Bar-le-Duc
Bar-le-Duc
Bar-le-Duc is located in Grand Est
Bar-le-Duc
Bar-le-Duc
Coordinates: 48°46′19″N 5°09′37″E / 48.7719°N 05.1603°E / 48.7719; 05.1603
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentMeuse
ArrondissementBar-le-Duc
CantonBar-le-Duc-1 and 2
IntercommunalityBar-le-Duc
Government
 • Mayor (2014–2020) Bertrand Pancher (UMP)
Area
1
23.62 km2 (9.12 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
15,895
 • Density670/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
55029 /55000
Elevation175–327 m (574–1,073 ft)
(avg. 240 m or 790 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Bar-le-Duc (French pronunciation: [baʁ lə dyk]), formerly known as Bar, is a commune in the Meuse département, of which it is the capital. The department is in Grand Est in northeastern France.

The lower, more modern and busier part of the town extends along a narrow valley, shut in by wooded or vine-clad hills, and is traversed throughout its length by the Ornain, which is crossed by several bridges. It is limited towards the north-east by the Marne-Rhine Canal, on the south-west by a small arm of the Ornain, called the Canal des Usines, on the left bank of which the upper town (Ville Haute) is situated.[1]

The highly rarefied Bar-le-duc jelly, also known as Lorraine Jelly, is a spreadable preparation of white currant or red currant fruit preserves, hailing from this town. First referenced in the historical record in 1344, it is also colloquially referred to as Bar Caviar.

History

Further information: Duchy of Bar

Bar-le-Duc was at one time the seat of the county, from 1354 the Duchy of Bar. Though probably of ancient origin, the town was unimportant until the 10th century when it was fortified by Frederick I of Upper Lorraine.[1] Bar was the independent duchy from 1354 to 1480, when it was acquired by Duchy of Lorraine.

The Ville Haute, which is reached by staircases and steep narrow thoroughfares, is intersected by a long, quiet street, bordered by houses of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. In this quarter are the remains (16th-century) of the château of the dukes of Bar, dismantled in 1670, the old clock-tower, and the college, built in the latter half of the 16th century. Its church of Saint-Étienne (constructed during the 14th and 15th centuries) contains a skillfully carved effigy in white stone of a half-decayed corpse, erected to the memory of René of Châlon (died 1544), the work of 16th-century artist Ligier Richier, a pupil of Michelangelo.[1]

The lower town contains the official buildings and the churches of Notre-Dame, the most ancient in the town, and St. Antony, with 14th-century frescoes. Among the statues of distinguished natives of the town is one to Nicolas Oudinot, whose house serves as the hôtel-de-ville.[1] Other sights include the Notre-Dame Bridge, with five arches surmounted by a chapel in the middle.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
17939,111—    
18008,961−1.6%
18069,970+11.3%
182111,432+14.7%
183112,496+9.3%
183612,383−0.9%
184112,526+1.2%
184613,191+5.3%
185114,816+12.3%
185613,835−6.6%
186114,922+7.9%
186615,334+2.8%
187215,175−1.0%
187616,728+10.2%
188117,485+4.5%
188618,860+7.9%
189118,761−0.5%
189618,249−2.7%
190117,693−3.0%
190617,307−2.2%
191117,068−1.4%
192116,261−4.7%
192616,365+0.6%
193116,550+1.1%
193616,697+0.9%
194615,460−7.4%
195416,609+7.4%
196218,346+10.5%
196819,159+4.4%
197519,288+0.7%
198218,471−4.2%
199017,545−5.0%
199916,944−3.4%
200616,041−5.3%
200915,895−0.9%

Notable residents

Bar-le-Duc was the birthplace of:


Other notable residents were:

Gallery

  • Saint-Étienne Church and the court house (right) on the Saint-Pierre Square in Bar-le-Duc
    Saint-Étienne Church and the court house (right) on the Saint-Pierre Square in Bar-le-Duc
  • Notre-Dame Bridge over the Ornain
    Notre-Dame Bridge over the Ornain
  • Statue of Ernest Bradfer (1833–1882)
    Statue of Ernest Bradfer (1833–1882)

Twin cities

Bar-le-Duc is twinned with:

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b c d  One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Bar-le-Duc". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 3 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 404.

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