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Langres (läN'grə), town (1990 pop. 11,026), Haute-Marne dept., NE France. An agricultural center, its manufactures include machinery and plastics. It has an old and famous cutlery industry. An episcopal see since the 3d cent., Langres has preserved a large part of its ancient fortifications. Diderot, whose father was a cutler, was born there.

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Coordinates: 47°51′48″N 5°20′02″E / 47.8633333333°N 5.33388888889°E / 47.8633333333; 5.33388888889

Commune of Langres
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Location
Langres is located in France
Langres
Administration
Country France
Region Champagne-Ardenne
Department Haute-Marne
Arrondissement Langres
Canton Langres
Intercommunality Étoile de Langres
Mayor Christian Nolot
(2001–2008)
Statistics
Elevation 327–475 m (1,070–1,560 ft)
(avg. 475 m/1,560 ft)
Land area1 22.33 km2 (8.62 sq mi)
Population2 9,586  (1999)
 - Density 429 /km2 (1,110 /sq mi)
Miscellaneous
INSEE/Postal code 52269/ 52200
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Langres is a commune in north-eastern France. It is a subprefecture of the Haute-Marne département in the Champagne-Ardenne region.

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History

As the capital of the Romanized Gallic tribe the Lingones, it was called Andematunnum, then Lingones, and now Langres.

The town is built on a limestone promontory of the same name. This stronghold was originally occupied by the Gauls, and, at a later date the Romans fortified the town belonging to the Celtic tribe the Lingones; Andemantunum the strategic cross-roads of twelve Roman roads.[citation needed] The 1st century Triumphal Gate and the many artefacts exhibited in the museums are witnesses to the Gallo-Roman town.

After the period of invasions, the town prospered in the Middle Ages due, in part, to the growing political influence of its bishops. The diocese covered Champagne, the Duchy of Burgundy and Franche-Comté, and the bishops gained the right to coin money in the 9th century and to name the military governor of the city in 927. The Bishop of Langres was a duke and peer of France. The troubled 14th and 15th centuries were reason enough for the town to strengthen its fortifications, which still give the old part of the city its fortified character, and Langres entered a period of royal tutelage. The Renaissance, which returned prosperty to the town, saw the construction of numerous fine civil, religious and military buildings that still stand today. In the 19th century, a "Vauban" citadel was added.

Main sights

Today Langres is a historical town with numerous art treasures within the ancient defensive walls surrounding the old city (3.5 km), including a dozen towers and seven gates.

The cathedral of Saint-Mammès is a late 12th-century structure dedicated to Mammes of Caesarea, a 3rd century martyr.

Culture

Langres is home to producers of an AOC-protected cheese of the same name. It is a soft, pungent cow's milk cheese that is known for its rind, which is washed with champagne.

Notable people

Langres was the birthplace of:

See also

Twin towns

Langres is twinned with:

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Gallery

Road sign announcing improvements to the Citadel of Langres

Saint-Mammès Cathedral

Saint-Mammès Cathedral

Saint-Mammès Cathedral

Saint-Mammès Cathedral

Saint-Mammès Cathedral Cloister

Saint-Mammès Cathedral Cloister

Bas relief at Saint-Mammès Cathedral

Moulins Gate

Moulins Gate

Moulins Gate

Ramparts of the Citadel

Ramparts and Funicular

Saint-Ferjeux Tower

Navarre and d'Orval Tower

Navarre and d'Orval Tower

Navarre and d'Orval Tower ceiling framework

Navarre and d'Orval Tower torch holder

Navarre and d'Orval Tower torch holder

Navarre and d'Orval Tower gargoyle

Navarre and d'Orval Tower

Navarre and d'Orval Tower

Navarre and d'Orval Tower

Navarre and d'Orval Tower well

Navarre and d'Orval Tower vaulted arch

Former Jesuit College

Renaissance cellar

Entrance to City Hall

Statue of Denis Diderot

Renaissance period mansion

Renaissance period mansion

Henriot Square

Saint-Martin Church
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