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{{Infobox French commune
{{Infobox French commune
|name = Luçon
|name = Luçon
|image = Lucon Vendée.JPG
|commune status = [[Communes of France|Commune]]
|image = Luçon (Vendée), cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption 01.jpg
|caption = Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Luçon
|caption = Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Luçon
|image coat of arms = Blason_ville_fr_Luçon_(Vendée)_v2.svg
|image coat of arms = Blason_ville_fr_Luçon_(Vendée)_v2.svg
|region = Pays de la Loire
|department = Vendée
|arrondissement = Fontenay-le-Comte
|arrondissement = Fontenay-le-Comte
|canton = Luçon
|canton = Luçon
|INSEE = 85128
|INSEE = 85128
|postal code = 85400
|postal code = 85400
|mayor = Dominique Bonnin<ref>{{cite web|title=Répertoire national des élus: les maires|url=https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/datasets/r/2876a346-d50c-4911-934e-19ee07b0e503|publisher=data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises|date=13 September 2022|language=fr}}</ref>
|mayor = Pierre-Guy Perrier
|term = 2008&ndash;2014
|term = 2020&ndash;2026
|intercommunality = Pays né de la mer
|intercommunality = Sud Vendée Littoral
|longitude = -1.1647
|coordinates = {{coord|46.4556|-1.1647|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|latitude = 46.4556
|elevation min m = 1
|elevation min m = 1
|elevation max m = 40
|elevation max m = 40
|area km2 = 31.52
|area km2 = 31.52
|population = 10053
|population = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_total}}
|population date = 2006
|population date = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_as_of}}
|population footnotes = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_footnotes}}
}}
}}


'''Luçon''' ({{IPA-fr|lysɔ̃|pron}}) is a [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Vendée]] [[Departments of France|department]] in the [[Pays de la Loire]] [[Regions of France|region]] in western [[France]]. Its inhabitants are known as Luçonnais.
'''Luçon''' ({{IPA|fr|lysɔ̃|pron}}) is a [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Vendée]] [[Departments of France|department]], [[Pays de la Loire]] [[Regions of France|region]], western France. Its inhabitants are known as Luçonnais.


[[Luçon Cathedral]] is the seat of the [[Diocese of Luçon]] (comprising the Vendée), where [[Cardinal Richelieu]] once served as bishop.
[[Luçon Cathedral]] is the seat of the [[Diocese of Luçon]] (comprising the Vendée), where [[Cardinal Richelieu]] once served as bishop.


==History==
==History==
Once a [[Rome|Roman]] town (‘Lucionensis’),<ref name=VendeeGuide>{{cite web|title=Lucon.Vendee, France.|url=http://www.vendee-guide.co.uk/lucon.htm|website=www.vendee-guide.co.uk}}</ref> Luçon takes its name from the [[Latin]] word for the [[northern pike]] (Lucius) and this fish decorates the coat of arms to this day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Drapeaux, armoiries, symboles et emblèmes de la ville de Luçon|url=http://svowebmaster.free.fr/drapeaux_lucon.htm|website=svowebmaster.free.fr}}</ref> The town had an important position on the Roman road from [[Les Sables d'Olonne]] to [[Niort]], and was a sea port in the Roman period.<ref name=VendeeGuide />
Once a [[Rome|Roman]] town (''Lucionensis''),<ref name=VendeeGuide>{{cite web|title=Lucon.Vendee, France.|url=http://www.vendee-guide.co.uk/lucon.htm|website=www.vendee-guide.co.uk}}</ref> Luçon takes its name from the [[Latin]] word for the [[northern pike]] (Lucius) and this fish decorates the coat of arms to this day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Drapeaux, armoiries, symboles et emblèmes de la ville de Luçon|url=http://svowebmaster.free.fr/drapeaux_lucon.htm|website=svowebmaster.free.fr}}</ref> The town had an important position on the Roman road from [[Les Sables d'Olonne]] to [[Niort]], and was a sea port in the Roman period.<ref name=VendeeGuide />


During the [[Dark Ages (historiography)|Dark Ages]], a monastery was founded here by [[Saint Philbert]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Saint Philbert, patron secondaire du diocèse|url=http://vendee.catholique.fr/Eglise-en-vendee/le-diocese/les-saints-du-diocese/les-saints/297-saint-philbert.html|website=vendee.catholique.fr}}</ref> The town was sacked by the [[Normans]] in 846 and plundered by the [[Vikings]] in 853. In the [[Middle Ages]], the receding seas left Luçon inland, but a canal allowed it to maintain a port connected to the [[Atlantic]].<ref name=VendeeGuide /> The town remained an important commercial centre throughout this period.
During the [[Dark Ages (historiography)|Dark Ages]], a monastery was founded here by [[Saint Philbert]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Saint Philbert, patron secondaire du diocèse|url=http://vendee.catholique.fr/Eglise-en-vendee/le-diocese/les-saints-du-diocese/les-saints/297-saint-philbert.html|website=vendee.catholique.fr}}</ref> The town was sacked by the [[Normans]] in 846 and plundered by the [[Vikings]] in 853. In the [[Middle Ages]], the receding seas left Luçon inland, but a canal allowed it to maintain a port connected to the [[Atlantic]].<ref name=VendeeGuide /> The town remained an important commercial centre throughout this period.


Luçon became the spiritual capital of the Vendee in 1317, when [[Pope John XXII]] located the seat of the [[Diocese of Luçon]] here.<ref>{{cite web|title=Histoire du diocèse de Luçon|url=http://vendee.catholique.fr/Eglise-en-vendee/le-diocese/historique/|website=vendee.catholique.fr}}</ref> Today, the town is perhaps most famous for its association with Armand Jean du Plessis ([[Cardinal Richelieu]]). Before becoming a minister of [[Louis XIII]], Richelieu was the Bishop of Luçon. During his tenure he directed the rebuilding of much of the town after it was destroyed during the [[French Wars of Religion]]. This included restoring the magnificent [[Luçon Cathedral|Cathedral of Notre Dame]], whose 85-metre [[spire]] dominates the [[countryside]] for [[miles]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Reconstruire|url=http://vendee.catholique.fr/Eglise-en-vendee/le-diocese/richelieu/articles/138-reconstruire.html|website=vendee.catholique.fr}}</ref> Within the Cathedral can be found a [[church organ]] donated by [[Napoleon III]], while a [[statue]] of Richelieu stands outside.
Luçon became the spiritual capital of Bas Poitou in 1317, when [[Pope John XXII]] located the seat of the [[Diocese of Luçon]] here.<ref>{{cite web|title=Histoire du diocèse de Luçon|url=http://vendee.catholique.fr/Eglise-en-vendee/le-diocese/historique/|website=vendee.catholique.fr}}</ref> Today, the town is perhaps most famous for its association with Armand Jean du Plessis ([[Cardinal Richelieu]]). Before becoming a minister of [[Louis XIII]], Richelieu was the bishop of Luçon. During his tenure he directed the rebuilding of much of the town after it was destroyed during the [[French Wars of Religion]]. This included restoring the magnificent [[Luçon Cathedral|Cathedral of Notre Dame]], whose 85-metre [[spire]] dominates the [[countryside]] for [[miles]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Reconstruire|url=http://vendee.catholique.fr/Eglise-en-vendee/le-diocese/richelieu/articles/138-reconstruire.html|website=vendee.catholique.fr}}</ref> Within the cathedral can be found a [[church organ]] donated by [[Napoleon III]], while a [[statue]] of Richelieu stands outside.


In the 18th-19th centuries, the town was refurbished in a medieval style. Many of the most remarkable buildings, including those in the quartier Bourgneuf, were constructed at this time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Histoire|url=http://bourgneuf.lucon.free.fr/index.php/lhistoire/lhistoire.html|website=bourgneuf.lucon.free.fr}}</ref> The elegant town park, the Jardin Dumaine, was donated to the inhabitants by local doctor Pierre-Hyacinthe Dumaine in 1872.<ref>{{cite web|title=Parcs et Jardins de France - JARDIN DUMAINE|url=http://www.parcsetjardins.fr/pays_de_la_loire/vendee/jardin_dumaine-393.html|website=www.parcsetjardins.fr}}</ref>
In the 18th-19th centuries, the town was refurbished in a pseudo-medieval style. Many of the most remarkable buildings, including those in the quartier Bourgneuf, were constructed at this time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Histoire|url=http://bourgneuf.lucon.free.fr/index.php/lhistoire/lhistoire.html|website=bourgneuf.lucon.free.fr}}</ref> The elegant town park, the Jardin Dumaine, was donated to the inhabitants by local doctor Pierre-Hyacinthe Dumaine in 1872.<ref>{{cite web|title=Parcs et Jardins de France - JARDIN DUMAINE|url=http://www.parcsetjardins.fr/pays_de_la_loire/vendee/jardin_dumaine-393.html|website=www.parcsetjardins.fr}}</ref>

==Population==
{{Historical populations
|source = INSEE<ref name=pophist>[https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/4515315?geo=COM-85128#ancre-POP_T1 Population en historique depuis 1968], INSEE</ref>
|percentages = pagr
|align = none
|1968 |8243
|1975 |9002
|1982 |9066
|1990 |9099
|1999 |9311
|2007 |9722
|2012 |9437
|2017 |9540
}}


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 07:41, 22 August 2024

Luçon
Commune
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Luçon
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Luçon
Coat of arms of Luçon
Coat of arms
Location of Luçon
Map
Luçon is located in France
Luçon
Luçon
Luçon is located in Pays de la Loire
Luçon
Luçon
Coordinates: 46°27′20″N 1°09′53″W / 46.4556°N 1.1647°W / 46.4556; -1.1647
CountryFrance
RegionPays de la Loire
DepartmentVendée
ArrondissementFontenay-le-Comte
CantonLuçon
IntercommunalitySud Vendée Littoral
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Dominique Bonnin[1]
Area
1
31.52 km2 (12.17 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[2]
9,450
 • Density300/km2 (780/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
85128 /85400
Elevation1–40 m (3.3–131.2 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Luçon (pronounced [lysɔ̃]) is a commune in the Vendée department, Pays de la Loire region, western France. Its inhabitants are known as Luçonnais.

Luçon Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Luçon (comprising the Vendée), where Cardinal Richelieu once served as bishop.

History

[edit]

Once a Roman town (Lucionensis),[3] Luçon takes its name from the Latin word for the northern pike (Lucius) and this fish decorates the coat of arms to this day.[4] The town had an important position on the Roman road from Les Sables d'Olonne to Niort, and was a sea port in the Roman period.[3]

During the Dark Ages, a monastery was founded here by Saint Philbert.[5] The town was sacked by the Normans in 846 and plundered by the Vikings in 853. In the Middle Ages, the receding seas left Luçon inland, but a canal allowed it to maintain a port connected to the Atlantic.[3] The town remained an important commercial centre throughout this period.

Luçon became the spiritual capital of Bas Poitou in 1317, when Pope John XXII located the seat of the Diocese of Luçon here.[6] Today, the town is perhaps most famous for its association with Armand Jean du Plessis (Cardinal Richelieu). Before becoming a minister of Louis XIII, Richelieu was the bishop of Luçon. During his tenure he directed the rebuilding of much of the town after it was destroyed during the French Wars of Religion. This included restoring the magnificent Cathedral of Notre Dame, whose 85-metre spire dominates the countryside for miles.[7] Within the cathedral can be found a church organ donated by Napoleon III, while a statue of Richelieu stands outside.

In the 18th-19th centuries, the town was refurbished in a pseudo-medieval style. Many of the most remarkable buildings, including those in the quartier Bourgneuf, were constructed at this time.[8] The elegant town park, the Jardin Dumaine, was donated to the inhabitants by local doctor Pierre-Hyacinthe Dumaine in 1872.[9]

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 8,243—    
1975 9,002+1.27%
1982 9,066+0.10%
1990 9,099+0.05%
1999 9,311+0.26%
2007 9,722+0.54%
2012 9,437−0.59%
2017 9,540+0.22%
Source: INSEE[10]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Lucon.Vendee, France". www.vendee-guide.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Drapeaux, armoiries, symboles et emblèmes de la ville de Luçon". svowebmaster.free.fr.
  5. ^ "Saint Philbert, patron secondaire du diocèse". vendee.catholique.fr.
  6. ^ "Histoire du diocèse de Luçon". vendee.catholique.fr.
  7. ^ "Reconstruire". vendee.catholique.fr.
  8. ^ "Histoire". bourgneuf.lucon.free.fr.
  9. ^ "Parcs et Jardins de France - JARDIN DUMAINE". www.parcsetjardins.fr.
  10. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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