Alise-Sainte-Reine

Alise -Sainte -Reine is a commune with 611 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) on the Canal de Bourgogne in the department of Côte- d'Or, Burgundy ( Bourgogne ). According to archaeological, geographical and linguistic research, the ancient Alesia here should almost certainly have found.

General

After Caesar had conquered the Gallic stronghold of Alesia, which was defended by Vercingetorix, was this oppidum, unlike many others, still inhabited. It was not until the early Middle Ages it was abandoned. Over time, however, new settlements were established in the area again. The largest of these is the current Alise -Sainte -Reine, in the southwest of Mont Auxois.

The name Alise is probably due to the old name Alesia, known here is also a local Burgundian deity called Alisanus. Sainte Reine ( = holy Regina ) goes back to a young woman named Reine, who was born here and at the end of the 3rd century the age of 15 died as a martyr. Today she is buried here and is the patron saint of the church. According to a tradition, which is to go back to the year 866, a consecration game for them is listed annually on the last weekend in August.

The end of July will be held the festival of modern music Nuits d' Alesia Péplum in Alise -Sainte -Reine.

The Canon Félix Kir and politician was born in 1876 in the village; He was a member of the Resistance and 1953-1967 age -President of the French National Assembly. After his favorite aperitif ( white wine with a dash of Crème de Cassis ), the wine mixed drink Kir is named.

Attractions

  • From a temple, now called Croix -Saint -Charles, remains of columns, the octagonal inner sanctum with adjoining rooms and a crypt, as well as several unidentified square wall remains are still preserved. Here are some votive offerings and three dedicatory inscriptions have been found, in which he is named along with Apollo for the healing deity Moritasgus. The third inscription also mentions the goddess Damona as his companion.
  • The Church of St- Léger d' Alise -Sainte -Reine in the 13th century has been partly built with stones from the walls of Alesia.
  • One of Emperor Napoleon III. 1865 commissioned colossal statue of Vercingetorix on Mont Auxois wears his facial features.
  • At the Roman conquests of MuséoParc Alesia reminds the Centre d' interprétation opened in 2012 de la bataille d' Alesia, a circular building with 52 meters in diameter and 1,200 sqm of space.
  • The Archaeological Park Archaeological Site d' Alesia to 2016 together with the MuséoParc Alesia to a total area of ​​7,000 ha. Here the deities Bergusia and Ucuetis were found in a sanctuary statues.

Gallery

Church Interior

Vercingetorix statue

Arrondissement Arrondissement of Montbard Cantons of France Postal codes in France France Alesia (city) Julius Caesar Alisanos Bernhard Maier
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