Nery
is situated between Senlis, Compiegne and Crepy en Valois and belongs to the
District of the latter. The population is 730 and covers 1634 acres.
Nery
is made up of four small villages:
The
church and the bell tower were constructed around 1140 . The nave was reconstructed
in 1901.
In
1686, the village was named 'Neriacum' the origin of this name comes from
'Ner', a spring. And to this day we have our own water supply.
Historical
events :
14th October 719 in Nery, a battle took place between the 'francs d'Austrasie'
(from the east Kingdom) and their rivals the 'francs de Neustrie' (the new
Kingdom). Charles Martel won over the 'Neustiens' and from this victory, he
unified under him the Kingdom 'Francs'.
The
land of Nery was erected by Louis XIV in 1664.
The
battle of Nery.
1st
septembre 1914 at 5 h 30, high- explosive shells begin to fall in the village.
It is the beginning of a terrible battle. After this surprise attack by the
Germans on the the First Cavalry Brigade of the the British Expedionary Force,
bivouacking in the village for the night, the 'L' Battery of the Royal Horse
Artillery fought to the death under overwhelming fire.....
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NERY
This hunting
lodge belonging to François 1st was constructed around 1550. A rectangular
shaped building with three levels, the central door is beautifully sculpted
with small columns.
HULEUX
VERRINES
VAUCELLES
There are numerous footpaths and
two official walkers tours which enables you to visit the remarquable beauty
spots of the area.
In
the small village of Verrines, the church dates back to the 16th century.
The choir is composed of three rows, the first communicating with a chapel
now long gone. The ' Hossanah' cross of the same period is found in the cemetery.
