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- The town is known to have been in existence in the 8th century. The lordship of Montbéliard became a countship in the 12th century, after which Montbéliard came into the possession of the dukes of Württemberg, who administered it from the end of the 14th century until the French Revolution at the end of the 18th century.
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After the French Revolution, Montbéliard was briefly incorporated into the Rauracian Republic. [3] [citation needed] In 1793 the town was annexed to France, which was confirmed in 1796 and by the German Mediatisation of 1806, when Württemberg was compensated with other areas, and became a kingdom.
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More correctly called the 'castle of the Dukes of Wurtemberg' this is an imposing structure on a raised rocky outcrop at the confluence of the rivers Lizaine and Allan that dominates the centre of Montbeliard. The castle partly dates from the 13th-14th centuries, although an earlier castle had already stood here for at least 200 years. Significant ...
Before exploring the town centre you should visit the Montbeliard Tourist Office at 1 Rue Henri Mouhot. The principal monuments include: - Saint-Martin Temple: this temple, dating from the start of the 17th century, is the largest protestant temple to be found in France (37 metres by 16 metres). Montbeliard also has a second protestant temple datin...
Slightly outside Montbeliard at Sochaux, the long-standing presence of Peugeot at the town is celebrated at the Peugeot Museum and factory. The museum has lots of examples of Peugeot cars from the last 100 years and is one of the most visited attractions in Franche-Comté. To enthusiasts of modern art we also recommend a visit to the small Church of...
The Montbéliard County was located between the province of Franche-Comté and Alsace. The area was considerably troubled as a result of the wars led by Louis XIV to recover Franche-Comté (which he did in 1678) and in Alsace.
It all started on a rocky outcrop. From this fortified citadel overlooking the confluence of the Allan and Lizaine rivers, the first Counts of Montbéliard upheld a benevolent rule which attracted trade. A whole way of life developed around the base of the castle.
Jan 16, 2017 · It was once the capital of the gravure of Montbéliard, which was a possession of Württemberg from 1397 to 1796. The first Mennonites came to Montbéliard as refugees from Bern, Switzerland, in the early 18th century.
Originally attached to Germany and of Protestant faith, the city only became French in 1793. As it is located on the Rhine-Rhône axis, it changed department several times before being definitively attached to the Doubs in 1816.
