Courcelles-sur-Vesle is a commune. It is found in the region Picardie in the Aisne department in the north of France. Its population is 295 (1999 census). Its density is 32 inhabitants/km².

History

It's in this village that Napoléon met Marie-Louise, in front of the church, on March 27 1810. She became Empress of the French at just 19 years of age. At the time Napoléon was 41.

Courcelles-sur-Vesle

Administration

The Mayor since 2001 has been Luc tordeux. He was re-elected in 2008. The next elections are in 2014.

Courcelles-sur-Vesle

Inhabitants

Monuments

The remains of the choir of the old church have had Listed Building status since 1927.

Courcelles-sur-Vesle

The Chapel called "Le Calvaire", has been a Listed Building since 1929.

The Courcelles sur Vesle castle was built in 1694. It was ordered by the Baron Jacques de la Grange. In 1988, it became a Hotel and a restaurant .

References

Communes in Aisne