Jandun
Jandun is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France.
"Romy" mineral water is produced here.Population
Sights and monuments
- The church, Notre-Dame de Jandun, dates from the 12th and 13th centuries. It has 19th century frescoes, a Baroque altar and some sculpted capitals. Stained glass and statues decorate the interior.
- In the grounds of the church is a sculpted stone cross, classified as a monument historique in 1963 by the French Ministry of Culture.
People linked to the commune
- Jean de Jandun was a French philosopher, theologian, and political writer.
- The Duhan family, lords of part of Jaudun :
- *Jean Duhan, counsellor to the king.
- *Jacques Égide du Han, also known as Jacques Égide Duhan de Jandun, Huguenot soldier who served for twelve years as tutor to Frederick the Great.
- Émile Bourquelot, born in Jandun on 21 June 1851, chemist and professor of pharmacy.
