Remember the name u00c9vecquemont. Nestled in the Yvelines department of north-central France it is a place where history and nature intertwine. u00c9vecquemont.
u00c9vecquemont is a commune that offers a glimpse into a quieter side of French life. Its story is woven from medieval origins to modern-day charm.
Let’s journey back to the Middle Ages. u00c9vecquemont may have been known as Aviscus Mons. This translates to “the mount of birds” in Latin. Imagine migratory birds flocking to the hill where the commune sits.
In the 12th century the founding of the priory of u00c9vecquemont coincided with vineyard development. The village became home to many winegrowers until the late 19th century. A papal bull from Pope Celestine III in 1196 confirmed Fu00e9camp Abbey’s ownership of the ecclesiam de Aviscomonte. This is the church of u00c9vecquemont.
u00c9vecquemont belonged to the lords of Lesserville. During the Fronde a tax was imposed on houses in 1649 to support the King’s troops. u00c9vecquemont was taxed 3000 livres.
Jacques Brissard acquired the seigneury of u00c9vecquemont in 1752. Jean Balthazar d’Adhu00e9mar acquired it in 1782. The estate was divided during the Revolution.
Quarries played a key role in the village’s economy until the mid-20th century. u00c9vecquemont’s church dates back to the 12th century. The choir apse and bell tower date to the 13th century. The entrance porch dates to the 16th century.
The village motto “Originum feroces traditionum fidissimi” translates to “Intrepid by nature very faithful by tradition”. The Rue d’Adhu00e9mar is named after Countess d’Adhu00e9mar. She lived in the chu00e2teau during the Revolution. She donated pastures to the commune.
Electricity arrived in u00c9vecquemont in 1908. It was initially only for public lighting. Paved roads were tarred in the 1930s. The village was evacuated in August 1944 during the Battle of Vexin.
Today u00c9vecquemont is part of the Grand Paris Seine et Oise community. The commune is within the seventh electoral district of the Yvelines.
u00c9vecquemont has a single listed historic monument. That is the Church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption. Its Renaissance porch was built around 1565. The choir is in the Rayonnant Gothic style.
The entrance to u00c9vecquemont village features a dovecote in the form of a large tower. It was built in the 17th century. u00c9vecquemont’s town hall has a large barometer on its facade.
Legend says that two residents of u00c9vecquemont wanted to participate in the storming of the Bastille in 1789. They were found drunk and exhausted in a ditch in Vaux-sur-Seine. The mayor offered bread wine and andouille to celebrate their heroism. Every year since the residents gather to share bread with andouille.
u00c9vecquemont is more than just a location on a map. It is a place where history agriculture and community converge. Its charm is waiting for you.