County of Ponthieu | |||||||||
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| ~926–1836 | |||||||||
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 County of Ponthieu in 1180 | |||||||||
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| Capital | Abbeville | ||||||||
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| Religion | Catholicism | ||||||||
| Government | County | ||||||||
| Count of Ponthieu | |||||||||
• ?-926 | Helgaud III (first) | ||||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||
• First count mentioned | ~926 | ||||||||
• Disestablished | 1836 | ||||||||
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| Today part of | Hauts-de-France | ||||||||
Ponthieu ([pɔ̃.tjø], Latin: Pagus Pontivi) was one of six feudal counties that eventually merged to become part of the Province of Picardy, in northern France.[1] Its chief town is Abbeville.
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Paris, France - Video tour of a vacation rental on Rue de Ponthieu (8th district - Champs Elysées)
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New York Habitat Vacation Rental Visit Rue de Ponthieu - Les Champs Elysées - Paris, France Hello and welcome to another New York Habitat vacation rental video tour. Today we are going to visit a small studio apartment located on rue Ponthieu in the 8th district of Paris. Not far from the Champs Elysées, this vacation rental is located in a very prestigious and dynamic neighborhood. This apartment is located on the 2nd floor (3rd floor in the US) of a walk-up building. The building is secured by a coded entry system. Let's go take a look! With its parquet floors, white walls and simple but elegant furniture, this studio apartment has everything necessary for your stay in Paris. Upon entering the apartment you'll find closet space to store your belongings. The living room area is equipped with a coffee table, armchairs, a TV a desk with a shelf and a double-sized bed. Cable and Wifi access is available. The American style kitchen is equipped with a stove top, a sink, a coffee maker, a toaster, a refrigerator and a washing machine. There is also an eating bar with stools which separates the kitchen and living room area. Heading back to the entry, you will find the bathroom. This white tiled bathroom is equipped with a sink, a shower, and a mirrored cabinet for your toiletries. This studio is ideal for two people visiting Paris. Moreover, it is located in a fabulous neighborhood. Let's go take a look! The Arc de Triomphe stands at the center of Place de l'Etoile, at the west end of the famous Champs Elysées. This ornate monument with its eternal flame was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to honor those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars. The avenue des Champs Elysées is considered one of the most beautiful avenues in the world. Get lost in the crowds as you stroll along this magnificent stretch of road Or do some shopping in world famous boutiques such as Cartier, Louis Vuitton or Ladurée. Finish off a long day of shopping with an espresso at one of the many beautiful terrace cafés lining the avenue. Le Grand and le Petit Palais were constructed for the Universal Exposition of 1900. In these two magnificent palaces you'll find large contemporary expositions along with the museum of fine arts of Paris. For your next trip to Paris be sure to visit our website at nyhabitat.com where you'll find more great vacation rentals not only in the Champs Elysées area but all over Paris. Booking a vacation rental with New York Habitat is a great way to live like a true Parisian. Well, this ends our vacation rental video tour today. We hope to see you soon in the always romantic capital of France.
History
Ponthieu played a small but important role in the politics that led up to the Norman invasion of England in 1066.[2]
Norman conquest of England
In 1064 Edward the Confessor sent Harold Godwinson to Normandy in order to recognize its duke William as his successor. However, Harold shipwrecked at Ponthieu, where he was taken captive by Guy I (or Wido according to the Bayeux Tapestry), the then Count of Ponthieu.[3] It is alleged that William (Duke of Normandy, later William I of England), discovering that Harold had been taken captive, persuaded Count Guy to hand over his prisoner.[3][4] Harold then swore to support William's claim to the throne, and joined the duke in his brief campaign in Brittany before returning to England.[5]
In 1067 the chaplain of Matilda of Flanders, Guy, Bishop of Amiens, composed Carmen de Hastingae Proelio, a Latin poem on the battle of Hastings.
In 1150 the Count of Ponthieu built a fortress for himself at Crotoy, a strategic point on the mouth of the river Somme.
The Hundred Years' War
During the Hundred Years' War, Ponthieu changed hands a number of times, although the English claimed control of it from 1279–1369, and then later until 1435. During English control of Ponthieu, Abbeville was used as the capital.
In late August 1346, during his campaigns on French soil, Edward III of England reached the region of Ponthieu. While there, he restored the fortress at Crotoy that had been ruined. He forced a passage of the Somme at the ford of Blanchetaque. The army led by Philip VI of France caught up with him at nearby Crécy-en-Ponthieu, leading to the famous Battle of Crécy.
In 1360, the Treaty of Brétigny between King John II of France and Edward III of England gave control of Ponthieu (along with Gascony and Calais) over to the English, in exchange for Edward relinquishing his claim to the French throne. Edward took the land but still refused to surrender his claim.
In April, 1369 Charles V of France conquered Ponthieu, and a month later declared war on England (he had done so previously in 1368 as well). As a result, Edward publicly reassumed the title 'King of France' in June.
In 1372 an English army under the leadership of Robert Knolles invaded Ponthieu, burning the city of Le Crotoy before crossing the Somme at the ford of Blanchetaque.
Also during the Hundred Years' War, in the Treaty of Arras (1435), Charles VII of France bribed Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, to break his alliance with the English in exchange for possession of Ponthieu. This arguably marked a turning point that led to the end of England's part in the conflict 40 years later.
In 1477 Ponthieu was reconquered by King Louis XI of France.
Counts of Ponthieu
Cultural references
Renaissance Ponthieu, specifically Abbeville, is the setting for the 1993 film The Hour of the Pig, which was released in the US as The Advocate and stars Colin Firth. Part of the action turns on the difference in the Renaissance era between Ponthieu law and that of France, which was then a separate kingdom.
Notes
References
- Bouquet, Martin (1767). Rerum Gallicarum et Francicarum Scriptores. Vol. XI. Paris.
- Dunbabin, Jean (2000). France in the Making 843-1180. Oxford: OUP. ISBN 0-19-820846-4.
- Barlow, Frank (2002). The Godwins. London: Pearson Longman. ISBN 0-582-78440-9.
External links
- Encyclopædia Britannica - History of Picardy (and Ponthieu)
- Counts of Ponthieu, genealogy - not necessarily reliable
- Hundred Years' War timeline
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This page was last edited on 28 March 2024, at 19:58