Villeblevin

Villeblevin is a commune with 1821 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the Yonne department in Burgundy. The inhabitants call themselves Villeblevinois.

Geography

The 736 -acre community extends from the left bank of the river Yonne up to the foothills of the countryside Gâtinais. In the north of the site by the alluvial valley of the Yonne is characterized. Here was recovered sand in recent decades in an area of ​​about 50 hectares. Of many waters remained. In the south of the region is hilly and connects at an altitude of 170 m to the Gâtinais plateau and then falls gently to the department of road RD 606 back from. The soil is marly and contains flints.

History

The oldest known name of the community was at the end of the 11th century Villapoplinam, Villablovinam or Villablovanam. The current name has evolved over the centuries.

Personalities

• Albert Camus died on 4 January 1960 in Villeblevin in a car accident on the former Route Nationale 5

Shield of Camus Memorial

Partnerships

• Heidenburg in Germany