Vernoil-le-Fourrier

Vernoil -le- Fourrier (up to 9 July 2006 officially Vernoil ) is a commune with 1249 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Maine -et -Loire in the Pays de la Loire.

Geography

Vernoil is located in the department of Maine -et -Loire 17 km north-east of Saumur and about 40 km east of the capital of the department of Angers in the landscape Baugeois. South of the town of spread to the Loire Valley through vast forests.

History

The presence of Dolmen indicates a long history of colonialization. In Roman times the road Blois, Tours passed the district. Vernoil was under the Romans and Merovingians, the most important road hub for the region. When the British in 1420, the Anjou reached and plundered the country, Vernoil was attached. 1550 was the place market rights. On March 13, 1564, the young King Charles IX visited. with his mother Catherine de Medici Castle Vernoil in which at that time Jean III. de Broc resided.

In the early morning of December 10, 1711 an earthquake shook the area. It caused great destruction. The church from the 11th century was badly damaged. 1790 Vernoil under the French government reform to the cantonal capital. 1801 Canton but was dissolved again and largely added to the Canton Longué. 1815 Prussia was the Anjou and Vernoil was plundered. 1871 occupied by the German army in the region. Also from 1940 to 1944 was German occupied Vernoil. On 11 August 1944, the Allies liberated under George S. Patton the place.

Economy and infrastructure

Vernoil stands out for good in relation to the size equipment with service industries, artisans and shops. In 1880 moved from Friday to Saturday weekly market is currently (2006) still maintained by a single agricultural products dealer. The focus of the industrial sector is on the wood processing, so there is a plywood mill and the manufacture of wooden boxes.

In addition to a modern primary school Vernoil may also have a music school, which has a center point function for the population of the surrounding communities.

Attractions

The National Cultural Monument ( Monument historique ) classified Romanesque church of Saint -Vincent goes back to the 11th century, but was changed considerably over time. The church close well preserved monastery building at 15th century. The castle is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the castle Anjou. In 1265 it became the namesake of the village, Geoffroy Le Fourrier, built. In 1609 was an extensive renovation by the family de Broc, who owned the plant since 1460. The castle can not be visited inside.

Leisure and Entertainment

Already since 1884 revived a musical society 's cultural life. There is a wide range of sports, where as in the region ever basketball enjoys great popularity. The regional special form of boules game that Boule de away, is very well maintained.