Givet
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Givet is a town and commune in the Ardennes département of France very close to the Belgian border. It lies on the river Meuse where Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, built the fort of Charlemont.
Later on, another building was added to the fort, the Caserne Rougé, longest barracks of France at that time, named after Pierre François, Marquis de Rougé, general of the French armies k.a. 1761.
[edit] History
The town's history claims that Saint Hubert lived there in 720 and performed a miracle. The town has changed hands several times since Roman times before becoming part of France in 1678, and at later times was invaded by Russians and Germans.
[edit] External link
- official Givet town website (in French)
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