Anizy-le-Château facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anizy-le-Château
Part of Anizy-le-Grand
The Commune church
Coat of arms
Anizy-le-Château Location in France Show map of France Anizy-le-Château Location in Hauts-de-France Show map of Hauts-de-France
Country	France
Region	Hauts-de-France
Department	Aisne
Arrondissement	Laon
Canton	Laon-1
Commune	Anizy-le-Grand
Area 1	9.49 km2 (3.66 sq mi)
Population  (2021)	1,961
• Density	206.64/km2 (535.2/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code	02320
Elevation	52–166 m (171–545 ft) (avg. 70 m or 230 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Anizy-le-Château (say it like "ah-nee-zee luh shah-toh") was once a small town, or commune, in northern France. It was located in the Aisne department, which is part of the Hauts-de-France region. On January 1, 2019, Anizy-le-Château joined with another town to form a new, bigger commune called Anizy-le-Grand.

Exploring Anizy-le-Château's Location

Anizy-le-Château is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Saint Quentin. It is also about 20 kilometers (12 miles) southwest of Laon, another important town. The area around Anizy-le-Château is mostly farmland. There is also a large forest in the southwest part of the former commune.

The Ailette River flows along the southern edge of the area. Next to the river is the Canal de l'Oise à l'Aisne, which is a waterway for boats. Several small streams, like the Ru du Bordet, flow through the land into the Ailette River. You can also find a few ponds and small lakes in the southeast.

Nearby Towns and Villages

Anizy-le-Château was surrounded by several other towns and villages. Knowing these helps you understand its location better.

	Brancourt-en-Laonnois	Wissignicourt	Faucoucourt
	Jumencourt		Lizy
		Anizy-le-Château
	Leuilly-sous-Coucy	Pinon	Chavignon

A Look Back at History

The land where Anizy-le-Château stands was given by Clovis I, an early king of the Franks, to Saint Remi. Saint Remi then gave it to the Bishop of Laon.

In 1397, King Charles VI created a special area called a "County" for Jean de Roucy, who was the Bishop of Laon at the time. The bishops of Laon built a strong castle here. This castle was rebuilt in the 1500s by the Cardinal de Bourbon. It was rebuilt again in the 1700s by Monseigneur de Rochechouart, who also helped pave the roads in the town.

Anizy-le-Château's Coat of Arms

A coat of arms is a special design that represents a family, town, or organization. It often tells a story about its history.

The coat of arms for Anizy-le-Château features a blue shield with many gold fleur-de-lis. A silver cross is placed over these. There is also a red bishop's staff (called a crozier) and a small blue shield with another gold fleur-de-lis. Two blue keys are crossed over everything.

Local Government Leaders

Like many towns, Anizy-le-Château had mayors who helped manage the commune. Here is a list of some of the people who served as mayor.

How Many People Lived Here?

The people who lived in Anizy-le-Château were called Aniziens (for boys and men) or Aniziennes (for girls and women). Here is how the population changed over some years.

Important Places and Buildings

Anizy-le-Château has some interesting historical sites.

• The Park in Anizy-le-Château is a registered historical monument. This means it is protected because of its historical importance.
• The Church in the commune holds three items that are registered as historical objects. These are special because of their age and history:
  • A plaque from 1770 that remembers a gift from the Cardinal of Rochechouart.
  • A painting from 1777 that shows a portrait of Cardinal Rochechouart.
  • The tombstone of Claude Allongé, who was a Count of Anizy and a bishop, from 1724.

Famous People from Anizy-le-Château

Some notable people have connections to Anizy-le-Château.

• Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse was a famous French sculptor.
• Geoffroy de Billy passed away in Anizy castle.

Art by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse created many beautiful sculptures. Here are a couple of his works.

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  Woman Playing a Viola da Gamba (around 1880-1897)

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  Between Two Loves, 1867

See also

In Spanish: Anizy-le-Château para niños