Carignan (Ardennes)

Carignan is a commune with 3047 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne region, and capital ( chef-lieu ) of the canton of the same name. The city has an area of ​​14.01 km ². It is located near the Belgian border at the foot of the Ardennes near Sedan (about 20 km). Carignan is a partner city in the German city of vineyard.

History

Carignan was called until 1662 Yvois. Until 1555, the city of the Holy Roman Empire of the German nation was, then the Spanish Netherlands, from 1659 to France. During World War II Carignan 1940 by French artillery was destroyed to 80 percent.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Nicolas Bernard Guiot de Lacour (1771-1809), General of the Infantry and Cavalry

Pictures of Carignan (Ardennes)

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