Saint-Preuil
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| region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Charente | |
| Arrondissement | cognac | |
| Canton | Charente-Champagne | |
| Community association | Grand Cognac | |
| Coordinates | 45 ° 36 ′ N , 0 ° 10 ′ W | |
| height | 40-146 m | |
| surface | 12.39 km 2 | |
| Residents | 292 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 24 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 16130 | |
| INSEE code | 16343 | |
 Saint-Preuil - Saint-Projet Church |
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Saint-Preuil is a commune with 292 inhabitants (at January 1, 2017) in the Charente in the region Nouvelle-Aquitaine ; it belongs to the arrondissement of Cognac and the canton of Charente-Champagne .
location
Saint-Preuil is located about 23.5 kilometers (driving distance) southeast of the city of Cognac at an altitude of about 90 meters above sea level. d. M. Neighboring communities of Saint-Preuil are Segonzac (8.5 kilometers northwest), Ambleville (8 kilometers southwest), Verrières (12.5 kilometers southwest) and Gensac-la-Pallue (12.5 kilometers northwest).
Population development
| year | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Residents | 408 | 368 | 317 | 288 | 289 | 299 | 288 |
At the first census in France in 1793, the place had 673 inhabitants; after the end of the phylloxera crisis (approx. 1865–1885), which resulted in a significant decline in population in almost all wine-growing regions of France, there were only about 450 inhabitants.
economy
Agriculture and especially viticulture have always played an important role in the Charente villages. While cereals, vegetables and oilseeds ( sunflowers ) were mainly grown for their own needs, one could earn good money with the export of wine (later also brandy) to England, Scotland and other countries in Northern Europe, although the winegrowers with the less Part of the earnings had to be satisfied. Today the south bank of the Charente near Saint-Preuil is part of the Grande Champagne location within the large growing area for cognac wines. Many vacant houses have been converted into holiday apartments ( gîtes ).
history
Protohistoric round trenches or ramparts as well as a prehistoric burial place were discovered in the area of today's municipality. Nothing is known of Roman or Gallo-Roman finds. In the Middle Ages, Saint-Preuil belonged to the Châtellenie de Bouteville , which in turn was owned by the Counts of Angoulême . Damage to the church occurred during the wars of religion (1562–1598). During the French Revolution , the place was renamed Preuil-Champagne .
Attractions
- The origins of the Gothic parish church of Saint-Projet probably go back to the late 13th century; the crossing tower comes from the 15th century. After the destruction during the Huguenot Wars, the church building was stabilized by powerful buttresses . A thorough revision took place in the 19th century. The late construction period - compared to the Romanesque churches in the area - can be clearly seen in the sharpened arches of the archivolts and in the windows. The single nave nave is covered by a pointed barrel vault ; under the crossing there is a dome on pendentives . Various cult objects and parts of the church's furnishings are listed.
- Several fountains and tombs in the village as well as some farmhouses in the area mostly date from the 19th and early 20th centuries and are also of historical value.
Wash house ( lavoir )
Pump at the wash house
Well room
Well room
Individual evidence
- ↑ Saint-Preuil, Église Saint-Projet - List of cult objects and interior decorations (French)
- ↑ Saint-Preuil, List of other monuments (French)
