Birth of the parish

Event

Birth of the parish

Period
on January 1, 1172
Location
Unknown location
Source
Source : Paul-Louis Rousset, Au Pays de la Meije

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Event narrative

Probably in 1172, the parish of Villar-d’Arène was born following its separation from that of La Grave. This act testifies to both the religious fervor of the inhabitants and the demographic growth of the period.
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