Craon (Mayenne)

Craon is a commune with 4522 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Mayenne in the Pays de la Loire; it belongs to the district of Château- Gontier and Canton Craon.

History

Craon was a remarkable fortress, consisting of 27 towers and 1,600 meters above sea walls that served to secure the border of France to Brittany in the Middle Ages. The Lords of Craon (see Craon (Family) ) were among the first barons of Anjou. In the 8th Huguenot War ( 1585-1598 ) Craon was besieged by the royal army, but horrified by the Spanish troops, who had landed in Brittany (see also: Battle of Craon of 23 May 1592)

Demographics

From 1962, only residents with a primary residence

Attractions

  • Craon Castle, 18th century built of white stone Loire; The castle is surrounded by a large garden in the French style and an English-style park of over 40 hectares.
  • Roman inscription on an old wall of the church Saint -Clément

Personalities

  • Anthyme -Denis Cohon, Bishop
  • Robert de Craon
  • Louis de Guebriant, Journalist
  • Bernard Guyard, theologian
  • Joseph Louis Proust, chemists
  • Constantin François Volney, writer
  • Pierre Le Cornu
Arrondissement Cantons of France Postal codes in France
206181
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