Trélon
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| region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | North | |
| Arrondissement | Avesnes-sur-Helpe | |
| Canton | Fourmies | |
| Community association | Sud Avesnois | |
| Coordinates | 50 ° 3 ' N , 4 ° 6' E | |
| height | 170-251 m | |
| surface | 39.15 km 2 | |
| Residents | 2,856 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 73 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 59132 | |
| INSEE code | 59601 | |
_Les_Carmes.jpg) Trelon, Former Carmelite Monastery |
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Trélon is a French commune with 2,856 inhabitants (at January 1, 2017) in Nord in the region of Hauts-de-France . It belongs to the arrondissement of Avesnes-sur-Helpe and the canton of Fourmies (until 2015: canton of Trélon ).
history
Trélon is undoubtedly an old settlement, as finds from Roman times have been found, including medals of the emperors Augustus and Domitian. Trélon's well-known history is closely linked to that of its castle, which from the 11th century belonged to the Avesnes family. It was built by Nicolas d'Avesnes and gradually fell into the hands of France, Burgundy and Spain. In 1478 it was besieged by Johann von Luxemburg, in 1543 by Franz I. In 1552 it was conquered by Heinrich II , but at times even came into the possession of bands of robbers. The castle of Turenne was besieged in 1637 and by General Rose in 1651. In 1659, the Peace of the Pyrenees finally made Trélon and its surroundings French.
In the 16th century, Louise de Blois married the Baron Louis de Merode , whose descendants still live in Trélon Castle, which was built in 1704 in place of the old castle. This castle was partially destroyed during the Revolution, around 1860 in the style of Louis XIII. rebuilt.
In 1887 the composer and organist Paul de Maleingreau was born in Trélon .
Population development
| year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2009 | 2017 |
| Residents | 3200 | 3214 | 3438 | 3166 | 2923 | 2828 | 3063 | 2856 |
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Attractions
- Glass Museum (Musée sur le verre)
- Former mill (18th century)
- Maison de maître, 1786
- Maison Ténart, 1936, Art Nouveau
- Saint-Léger church (16th century)
- Former Carmelite convent , founded in 1625 by Philipp Eugen von Merode
See also: List of Monuments historiques in Trélon
literature
- Le Patrimoine des Communes du Nord. Flohic Editions, Volume 2, Paris 2001, ISBN 2-84234-119-8 , pp. 1630-1638.
