Trélon

Trélon is a commune with 3032 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Nord, in the Nord -Pas -de -Calais. It belongs to the district of Avesnes -sur- helpe and Canton Trélon.

History

Trélon is undoubtedly an ancient settlement, because you have found remains from the Roman period, including medals of the Emperor Augustus and Domitian. The known history Trélons is closely linked with that of its castle, which belonged to the house of Avesnes from the 11th century. It was built by Nicolas d' Avesnes, she fell successively into the hands of France, Burgundy and Spain. In 1478 it was besieged by John of Luxembourg, 1543 by Francis I in 1552 it was conquered by Henry II, but came for a time even in the possession of bandits. In 1637 the castle was besieged by Turenne, 1651 by General Rose. 1659 were Trélon and its surroundings final French by the Treaty of the Pyrenees. In the 16th century, Louise de Blois married the Baron Louis de Merode, whose descendants still inhabit the Trélon Castle, which was built in 1704 in place of the old castle. This castle was partially destroyed during the Revolution, around 1860 in the style of Louis XIII. rebuilt.

1887 was born in Trélon the composer and organist Paul de Maleingreau.

Attractions

• Glass Museum ( Musée sur le verre )
• Former mill (18th century)
• Maison de maître, 1786
• Maison Ténart, 1936, Art Nouveau
• Church (16th century)
• Former Carmelite, founded in 1625 by Philip Eugene de Merode