Bresles

Bresles is a commune with 4322 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Oise in the Picardie region. It belongs to the district Beauvais and Canton Nivillers.

Demographics

Attractions

  • Church of Saint- Gervais -et-Saint - Prothais (from 11th century )
  • Castle ruins Bresles (1212)
  • Bresles Castle ( 16th century monument historique 1986), castle of the Bishops of Beauvais

Personalities

  • Philip of Dreux (1158-1217) left the estate Bresles fix 1212
  • Louis de Villiers de l' Isle- Adam ( bishop 1497-1521 ) had the castle built in 1498
  • Cardinal Toussaint de Forbin - Janson (1631-1713) was 1699-1708 rebuild the castle
  • Jacques Doriot (1898-1945), politician, born in Bresles
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