Sablons-sur-Huisne
Sablons-sur-Huisne (French pronunciation: [sablɔ̃ syʁ ɥin], literally Sablons on Huisne) is a commune in the Canton of Bretoncelles, in the Arrondissement of Mortagne-au-Perche, in the department of Orne, northwestern France. It was established on 1 January 2016 by the merger of the former communes of Condeau, Condé-sur-Huisne (the seat) and Coulonges-les-Sablons.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,758 | — |
| 1975 | 1,682 | −0.63% |
| 1982 | 1,891 | +1.69% |
| 1990 | 1,930 | +0.26% |
| 1999 | 1,872 | −0.34% |
| 2007 | 2,046 | +1.12% |
| 2012 | 2,217 | +1.62% |
| 2017 | 2,142 | −0.69% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Points of interest
National heritage sites
The Commune has three buildings and areas listed as a Monument historique.
- Chapel of Rivray former chapel from the Middle Ages that was registered as a monument in 1975.
- Rivray Feudal mound remains of a feudal mound from the Middle Ages, registered as a Monument historique in 1975.
- Château de Villeray a sixteenth century chateau, registered as a Monument historique in 2002.
Notable People
- Robert-Jules Garnier - (1883–1958) a French art director died here.
- Rhoda Scott - (1938) an American soul jazz organist and singer lives here.
Transport
Condé-sur-Huisne station has rail connections to Le Mans and Paris.
See also
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sablons sur Huisne.
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ Arrêté préfectoral 25 September 2015 (in French)
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
- ^ "Les Monuments Historiques en Orne - 61". monumentum.fr.
- ^ "Ancienne chapelle de Rivray à Sablons sur Huisne - PA00110780". monumentum.fr.
- ^ "Motte féodale de Rivray à Sablons sur Huisne - PA00110781". monumentum.fr.
- ^ "Château de Villeray à Sablons sur Huisne - PA61000028". monumentum.fr.
- ^ "Robert-Jules Garnier | Production Designer, Art Director, Set Decorator". IMDb.
- ^ BÉGUIN, Monique (5 October 2016). "Rhoda Scott, swing et soul contre le cancer". Ouest-France.fr.
- ^ "Plans - Qu'est ce que Rémi". 10 March 2020.
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