commune
A commune is an alternative term for an intentional community. Commune or comună or comune or other derivations may also refer to:
Administrative-territorial entities
* Commune (administrative division), a municipality or township
** Communes of ...
in the
Vienne
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Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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region
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in western France.
History
Neuville was first named ''Nova Villa'' in 876, through a donation by a Frank by the name of Aldurus, at abbaye Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers. During the hundred years war, Neuville suffered because of its precarious position between the two kingdoms. Like most of
Poitou
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Geography
The main historical cities are Poitiers (historical c ...
, it became subject to English control in 1360. In 1410 the parish reorganized itself and took the name of Notre-Dame de Neuville. Commerce and crafts developed, and soon the population was doing well. (wine, wheat, wool, cattle and mules)
The war of religion divided the country. Plague hit the region between 1628 and 1632. In 1750, Neuville only had 403 people, whereas her rival, Vendeuvre had 613.
During the
French Revolution
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, conscription provoked many incidents, and the castle of the area, ''le château de Bellefois'' was destroyed. In 1790, Neuville became the primary town of the township.
The beginning of the 19th century ruined many home owners. The land then went back to the former farmers. Many immigrate to find work. It is during this period that Neuville is named in Québec.
In 1958, the commune of ''Neuville'' takes the official name of Neuville-de-Poitou
Population
Twin towns
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Neuville, Quebec
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, Canada
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Desborough
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in
Northamptonshire
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Volga
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Coimbra
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Communes of the Vienne department
The following is a list of the 266 communes of the Vienne department of France
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Huilerie Jacques Batard, Vegetable and Nut Oil makers, Founded in 1850 is the last Oil Mill remaining in the area. Stone mill