Curbigny

Curbigny is a commune with 316 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Saône -et -Loire in the Burgundy region. It belongs to the Local Government Association Pays clayettois.

Geography

Curbigny located in brionnais to an average height of 416 meters above the sea level. The municipality has an area of ​​9.64 square kilometers. Curbigny located 74 kilometers north-west of Lyon and 36 kilometers north east of Roanne, surrounded by the neighboring communities of La Clayette ( cantonal capital ), Saint- Symphorien -des- Bois and Varennes- sous- Dun.

History

Charles I de Blanche Fort, marquis de Créquy (around 1575-1638 ) made ​​in 1620 in the hamlet of La Bazolle build a castle. It remained in the family until 1748. Then Comte Gilbert de Drée bought the castle. In 1769 he was raised to the Marquis and La Bazolle was renamed after his name in Drée. The Marquis de Drée and the Seigneur of La Clayette shared the right to seigneuriale Justice.

1793 Curbigny had 360 inhabitants and received in the course of the French Revolution ( 1789-1799 ) the status of a municipality. In 1801 it received the right to local self-government.

Culture and sights

The Drée castle was built in the 17th century. 1837 acquired the Comtesse Tournon- Simiane the castle. Their descendants, the Prince of Croy owned the castle until 1993. 1959 were entered in the additional list of Monuments historiques ( historical monuments ') parts of the palace complex, this is the façades and the roof of the castle, the outbuildings and the two octagonal pavilions that stand at the entrance of the park. The castle is now in the possession of a club that cares about the restoration and tours organized. The castle and its park can be visited during the summer months.

The castle La Clayette located partly in the municipality of Curbigny. It was originally a castle of the 15th century, the 1830 was converted into a castle. It is partly classified as a monument historique, partially entered in the Register of Monuments historiques additive. Castle, park and pond are also as a site classée (, Natural Monument ') classified. It is also part of a private club.

The roof of the Romanesque parish church of Saint -Pierre -aux -Liens ( St. Peter in Chains ') was renovated in 2011.