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 (circa 1285–1323) 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 (1685–1746), 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.

See also

• Communes of the Ardennes department

References