Bérulle (French pronunciation: [beʁyl]) is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France.

Bérulle
The church in Bérulle
The church in Bérulle
Coat of arms of Bérulle
Location of Bérulle
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Bérulle is located in France
Bérulle
Bérulle
Bérulle is located in Grand Est
Bérulle
Bérulle
Coordinates: 48°10′42″N 3°39′53″E / 48.1783°N 3.6647°E / 48.1783; 3.6647
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentAube
ArrondissementTroyes
CantonAix-Villemaur-Pâlis
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Gilles Plouviez[1]
Area
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16.5 km2 (6.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
196
 • Density12/km2 (31/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
10042 /10160
Elevation134–245 m (440–804 ft)
(avg. 160 m or 520 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

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Berulle's history dates back to the 12th century when it was a part of a small chastelleny under the county of Champagne. Over time, Berulle's ownership changed hands several times, including being held by Blanche d'Artois in the 13th century, being reunited with the Duchy of Nemours in the 16th century, and being sold to the Bérulle family in the 16th century.

The Bérulle family established the marquisate in the village of Séant, which eventually took on the name of Bérulle. During the 17th century, there were two fairs in Séant-sur-Othe and Berulle was dependent on the stewardship and generality of Paris.

In 1789, Berulle was a part of the election of Saint-Florentin and the bailiwick of Troyes. Berulle's history reflects its cultural heritage and its role as a hub of activity and commerce over the centuries.

During the French Revolution, Berulle was heavily impacted, with many of its historic buildings and monuments being destroyed. Despite these losses, the town's history and cultural heritage have been preserved through the preservation of its remaining historic structures and the establishment of museums and art galleries.

Monuments

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Church of the Nativity of the Virgin

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Outside and inside of the Church

The Church of Our Lady of the Nativity, French: Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité de Bérulle, is a 16th century Catholic church located in the commune of Bérulle, Aube, France. It was raised from 1510 to 1515 and was classified as a Historic Monument in 1840. The church features 16th century furniture such as statues of Christ on the cross, a Sebastian, a Madonna and Child, a baptismal font with decorations, and a 15th century Education of Mary. It also has a 17th century tympanum on its portal, an 18th century wrought iron choir fence, and classified 16th century windows with deep blues and reds.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962242—    
1968278+14.9%
1975249−10.4%
1982240−3.6%
1990220−8.3%
1999235+6.8%
2008252+7.2%
2012259+2.8%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.