Mairie de Montgueux

The commune's name is thought to come from Mons Gothorum (meaning Gothic hill), a reference to a Germanic settlement in Roman times.

The church was a branch of Macey. In the 12th and 13th centuries, a family of knights lived in Montgueux. Nicolas Riglet, mayor of Troyes, took possession of the village in the 16th century, and is buried in the church. From 1684 to 1740, the land belonged to the Courseulle-Rouvray family.

The village is situated on a hill at around 270m, i.e. a hundred meters above the Troyes plain. At this height, water is scarce in the village and numerous wells have been dug, sometimes 30 or even 50m deep, to supply the inhabitants with water. In 1789, while digging the well that sings a chasm at least 62 meters deep was uncovered.
The hill is essentially limestone, with pockets of red clay and numerous flints. The south-facing slopes and limestone subsoil are ideal for growing vines, and 208 ha of plots are classified as Champagne appellation.

Montgueux is a typical commune in the heart of Champagne. The charm of its chalk and brick houses, the history of its many wells, the singularity of its church, the beauty of its vineyards and the originality of its champagnes make it a delicate gem.

source : www.troyes-champagne-métropole.fr

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