Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil


Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.
This village is in the Loire Valley, in the midst of many castles, such as Chenonceaux, Villandry, etc. The commune is home to a wine appellation, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOC.

Geography

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil is situated between Angers, Tours and Chinon.

History

The old ecclesia Sancti Nicolai, mentioned in 1208,was situated in the North-east of the present cemetery of Bourgueil.
In 1790–1794, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil annexed the former commune of La Taille. The current village centre of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil was built during the July Monarchy.

Population

Its inhabitants are called the Saint-nicolaisiens.

Personalities

Marie Dupin, a conquest of Pierre de Ronsard, lived in the Port Guyer all her life.