Poussay
Poussay
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A little history: The village has a rich history that each era has left its mark. Coexist in the landscape a Roman road, a Merovingian cemetery and steeped the weight of its history. In the early 11th century that Poussay acquires renamed. Berthold, Bishop of Toul from 996 to 1019, decided to locate in that place a monastery of Benedictine nuns. The construction work will be pursued by Hermann, then the latter's death in 1026, carried out by Bruno of Dagsbourg. On May 15, 1026, he proceeded to the consecration of the abbey very young, after having transferred the remains of St. Menne, Christian who lived as a hermit and Poussay Puzieux between the 4th century. Long, the village will mark the life of the monastery. Since 1598, under the auspices of Saint Pierre Fourrier opens the first school for girls Poussay "as poor as rich. Alix Le Clerc and his companions to teach for free. girls.
A little geography: The town of Poussay is located in the geographic area of the plains in Vosges. The site offers a variety of landscapes with Valley Madon and numerous outliers (Mountains). The village is situated in the valley of Madon, 2 km north of the town of Mirecourt, atop a hill at 300 meters on the left bank of Madon. It overlooks the river meanders through a rich and luxuriant vegetation: hedges of willows, poplars, alders?
- Well the 12th century Wells covered the square. Registered historic monuments by order of March 3, 1926. Deep well of 33 m. It was located in the central courtyard of the former convent of the ladies Poussay.
- The Village.
- The trail of St Menne: is a circuit of 11 km which offers educational panels with the heritage and traditional lifestyles.
- The Fair Poussay: End of October.
- Born in the 16th century to the will of the ladies section of Poussay Vosges, this show is currently the 2nd Agricultural Fair France.
- The Fair Poussay is: More than 1,100 exhibitors from 12 acres of fairgrounds. A farm market and farm equipment. A flea market commercial ...
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