Belleray

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Belleray	Dugny-sur-Meuse at 3.2 km (3 min)
Insee code	55042	Haudainville at 3.9 km (5 min)
Postcode	55100	Belrupt-en-Verdunois at 4.5 km (6 min)
Latitude	49.1325960	Verdun at 5.1 km (10 min)
Longitude	5.4011230	Landrecourt-Lempire at 6.3 km (7 min)
Altitude	From 196 to 298 meters	Belleville-sur-Meuse at 7 km (12 min)
Surface	5.10 km²	Thierville-sur-Meuse at 7.6 km (14 min)
Population	430 inhabitants	Ancemont at 8 km (9 min)
Density	84 inhabitants/km²	Moulainville at 9.8 km (11 min)
Chief town	Bar-le-Duc (at 52 km, 57 min)	Les Monthairons at 10.3 km (11 min)
Department	Meuse	Dieue-sur-Meuse at 11.2 km (12 min)
Region	Lorraine	Search another town

LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Its location:

Belleray est une petite commune de 430 habitants située à 4 km au Sud de Verdun sur la rive gauche de la Meuse." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Belleray is a small town of 430 inhabitants located 4 km south of Verdun on the left bank of the Meuse. Located on a bypass road linking the county 34 and 964, the village is relatively untouched by traffic and has the advantage of being directly linked to the commercial hub of Verdun Dragon within 1500 meters.

L'agglomération tire son charme de son étalement au bord et le long de la rivière qui lui confère un cadre agréable et reposant, d'autre part, sa population composée de nombreux retraités, accentue ce caractère de sérénité, de calme et de sagesse" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The city derives its charm from its spread to the edge and along the river that gives it a pleasant and relaxing, secondly, its population composed of many retirees, accentuates the character of serenity, calm and wisdom .

La superficie de la commune est de 502 ha essentiellement en vallée dont une trentaine d'hectares de forêt (le bois de Belleray)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The area of the town is 502 ha mainly in the valley including thirty hectares of forest (wood Belleray).

A little history:

Belleray, jusqu'à la révolution a toujours été sous la suzeraineté des Évêques de Verdun et à partir de 1041 aux moines bénédictins de Saint-Airy." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Belleray, until the revolution has always been under the suzerainty of the Bishops of Verdun from 1041 to the Benedictine monks of Saint-Airy.

En 1648, au traité de Wesphalie, la souveraineté de l'évêché passa au roi de France." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> In 1648, the Treaty of Westphalia, sovereignty passed from the bishopric to the king of France. From this date, Bellerois become French.

L'étymologie du nom est à l'appréciation de chacun." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The etymology of the name is at the discretion of each. Two roots: Belle and Ray. Beautiful or Beautiful = beautiful - Ray = furrow or shore, so handsome or beautiful shore path.

The localities:

Vestiges de deux villas gallo-romaines dans les terres qui jouxtent la ferme de l'enclos à l'ouest du hameau de Billemont." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Remains of two Gallo-Roman villas on the land adjacent to the farm of the enclosure to the west of the hamlet of Billemont.

Ruine de la ferme de Migneval détruite par les guerres barbares d'où la présence d'une fontaine pavée remise en service par le Génie en 1916 - sous bois de Belleray." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Ruin's farm Migneval destroyed by the barbaric wars where the presence of a paved fountain back into service by the Corps in 1916 - as wood Belleray.

Ruines de la ferme de Vermonchant, sud ouest de Billemont." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Ruins Vermonchant farm, southwest of Billemont.

La Barrière avec le logement du garde : anciennement, le passage à niveau de Billemont était sous la responsabilité des gardes de Belleray qui levaient le passage (barrière à bascule)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The Barrier and the slot of caution: previously, the crossing Billemont was the responsibility of the guards who raised Belleray passage barrier (toggle).

L'écluse construite en 1878 avec en amont le port de Belleray - utilisé pour la construction des Forts." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The lock was built in 1878 with the upstream port Belleray - used for the construction of Forts.

The Bridge Belleray: Built in 1882, riveted metal elements on site. Previously the Meuse was crossed by a ford (location of schools) and a toll ferry (bridge site). The cost of the bridge paid by the municipality F 57 000 gold. It was destroyed in 1940 and rebuilt in concrete in its current structure in 1962.
The caves of Falouze: This wonderful site, linking to Belleray Dugny is an invitation to walk (and jogging for the more adventurous) from a cliff (which turned into Falouze over the centuries) and the Meuse. The Falouze has the advantage of an early human occupation and almost continuously from prehistoric (Neolithic period) to today in a context and a framework sometimes under fire history on the outskirts of two major events: the Treaty Verdun in 843 and the Battle of Verdun in 1916. At the foot of the cliffs, quarries exploited in face and in the underground limestone. The authors of the 19th and 20th century stone provided, like other careers in the industry, the necessary stone fortifications and ancient buildings of Verdun, as the church of Saint Vanne and the cathedral. In 1916, the Falouze served as a refuge for the troops and horses lame.
The stele airmen: built in wood Billemont. The entire population of the township is awake, machine gun fire are seen and suddenly a ball of fire coming from Belleville comes crashing in the forest at a place called "the field Gaille. Five airmen, three English, one Australian and one Canadian were killed by a Messerschmitt 110 of the German AAA, based in Saint-Dizier and specialize in hunting at night on the evening of September 19, 1942 at 23 hours. No airman will survive, will be buried in the cemetery of Saint-Dizier Noue. A monument will be erected in 1994 in honor of their heroism and memory of their aircraft, the Wellington 10th 3762, long-range bomber action.
Some nice places:

L'aire de jeu : une aire de jeu pour enfants et des tables et bancs vous accueillent au début de l'allée de la Falouze." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The Playground: A playground for children and tables and benches welcome you to the top of the alley Falouze.

Les accès à la Meuse : Accès navigation : à côté du point-tri, rue Basse, un accès à la Meuse pour les barques et les canoës, est à votre disposition." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Access to the Meuse: navigation Access: next to the item-sorting Street Lower, access to the Meuse for the boats and canoes, is at your disposal. Access observation: High-end street, an unusual and quiet you can observe birds and ducks.

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