Braine, Aisne
Braine (French pronunciation: [bʁɛn]) is a commune in the department of Aisne in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
Plan of the Château de Braine and its gardens by André Le Nôtre
History
Braine existed long before the year 561, when it was mentioned as a royal palace (Königspfalz) of Neustrian King Chlotar I.
In the 18th century, the counts of Egmont-Pignatelli spent their summers at the Château de Braine, which was known for its gardens by André Le Nôtre. Countess Septimanie d'Egmont a French salonist who invited guests like Rousseau to visit the château. After the French Revolution, the château was demolished.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,722 | — |
| 1975 | 1,943 | +1.74% |
| 1982 | 1,952 | +0.07% |
| 1990 | 2,090 | +0.86% |
| 1999 | 2,069 | −0.11% |
| 2007 | 2,105 | +0.22% |
| 2012 | 2,231 | +1.17% |
| 2017 | 2,213 | −0.16% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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