Autreppes () is a commune in the department of Aisne in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France and in the natural region of Thiérache.
Geography Autreppes is located some 35 km east by northeast of Saint-Quentin and 15 km west of Hirson. It can be accessed by the D31 road running from Saint-Algis in the west through the heart of the commune and the village and continuing east to Etreaupont. There are also many country roads covering the commune and accessing it from all directions. The commune consists entirely of farmland.Google Maps
The Oise river traverses the northern part of the commune from east to west. Only one stream flows into it from the north in the commune.
Neighbouring communes and villages
History The area was called Altripia in 876. Autreppes was part of the former royal estate given to the Abbey of Saint-Denis in 915. Then the village of Autreppes became a lordship until the French Revolution. In 1790 the commune was part of the Canton of Marly in the district of Vervins but in 1801 became part of the Canton of Vervins in the Arrondissement of Vervins.
Administration
List of Successive Mayors of AutreppesList of Mayors of France
From To Name Party 2001 2003 Jean Sauvage 2003 2008 Jean Basse DVG 2008 Present Paul Basse DVG
Population
Culture and heritage
Civil heritage The commune has a number of buildings and structures that are registered as historical monuments: A Schoolteacher's House at 10 Rue Bernard-Lefèvre (1823)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Railway Station at Rue du Gîte (1909)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Spinning Mill at 13 Rue Jean-Pierre-Lefèvre (1850)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A House at 4 Rue Jean-Pierre-Lefèvre (1804)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Town Hall / School at Place de la Mairie (1879)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Farmhouse at 24 Rue de Vervins (1865)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée
Other sites of interest The Axe Vert (Green Axis) is a hiking trail built on the old Guise-Hirson railway trackbed which forms part of the GR 122 walking trail.
Religious heritage
The commune has two religious buildings that are registered as historical monuments: A former Presbytery (1778)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Parish Church of Saint-Hilaire (1632)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Church contains many items that are registered as historical objects: A Rock Frame (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Chasuble, Stole, Maniple, and a Chalice cover (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy An Altar Painting: Assumption (16th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Painting: Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple (17th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Reliquary Cross of Saint Hilaire of Poitiers (1758)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Cross: Christ on the Cross (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Confessional Door (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Statue: Virgin and child called Our Lady of Victories (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Funeral Cross for François Demarle (1814)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Tabernacle (17th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A set of 2 Consoles (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A set of 6 Stained glass windows of people (1961)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Stained glass window: Saint Augustin (Bay 7) (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A set of 4 Pews (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy
The Church Picture Gallery
Other religious sites of interest An oratory
Notable people linked to the commune Bernard and Jean-Pierre Lefèvre - two young people killed during the war in Algeria. The two main streets of the commune are named after them.
See also Communes of the Aisne department
References
External links
Autreppes on the old National Geographic Institute website Terascia, a website dedicated to Thiérache 40000 Bell Towers website Autreppes on Géoportail, National Geographic Institute (IGN) website Autreppe on the 1750 Cassini Map