Metz-the-Count

Metz-the-Count is a common French, located in the department of the Nievre and the area Burgundy.

Geography

History

Stronghold as of the Early middle ages. The lords of the time often practiced the armed robbery. The duke of Burgundy taken the place of brave fight in 880. The old man strong Château of Maers was the cradle of the counts de Nevers.

In 1590 the league seized some, but Louis de Gonzague, duke of Nevers, took again the city and dismantled the ramparts.

Administration

Demography

Economy

The activity is primarily agricultural, centered on the breeding Bovin and the Vin.

Places and monuments

Personalities related to the commune

See too

  • Common of Nievre

External bonds

  • Metz-the-Count on the site of the national geographical Institute
  • Metz-the-Count on the site of INSEE
  • Metz-the-Count on the site of Quid
  • Localization of Metz-the-Count on a chart of France and communes bordering
  • Plane on Metz-the-Count on Mapquest

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