Suvarna Garge (Editor)

Jandun

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Country
  
France

Department
  
Ardennes

Intercommunality
  
Crêtes Préardennaises

Area
  
12.78 km²

Arrondissement
  
Charleville-Mézières

Region
  
Grand Est

Canton
  
Signy-l'Abbaye

Population (2012)
  
285

Local time
  
Sunday 8:11 AM

Jandun

Weather
  
10°C, Wind W at 13 km/h, 96% Humidity

Jandun is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France.

Contents

Map of 08430 Jandun, France

"Romy" mineral water is produced here.

Sights and monuments

  • The church, Notre-Dame de Jandun, dates from the 12th and 13th centuries. It has 19th century frescoes, a Baroque altar and some sculpted capitals. Stained glass and statues decorate the interior.
  • In the grounds of the church is a sculpted stone cross, classified as a monument historique in 1963 by the French Ministry of Culture.

    • People linked to the commune

  • Jean de Jandun (circa 1285–1323) was a French philosopher, theologian, and political writer.
  • The Duhan family, lords of part of Jaudun :
  • Jean Duhan, counsellor to the king.
  • Jacques Égide du Han (1685–1746), also known as Jacques Égide Duhan de Jandun, Huguenot soldier who served for twelve years as tutor to Frederick the Great.
  • Émile Bourquelot, born in Jandun on 21 June 1851, chemist and professor of pharmacy.

    • References

    Jandun Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA