Corgémont
municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland
Corgémont is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking part of the canton in the Jura mountains.
History
Corgémont was first mentioned in 1178 as Coriamont. In 1179 Pope Alexander III confirmed the rights of the Abbey of Moutier-Grandval to their property in Corgémont. From the 12th to 15th century much of the village was owned by the noble family de Corgémont (also known as de Chalmé), who had received the property from the Prince-Bishop of Basel. Later this property was transferred to the Family d'Asuel. Corgémont belonged to the Barony of Erguel which was under the Prince-Bishops. In 1530 Biel introduced the Reformation to Corgémont.
Geography
Corgémont has an area of 17.66 km2 (6.82 sq mi). Of this area, 9.88 km2 (3.81 mi2) or 55.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 6.64 km2 (2.56 mi2) or 37.6% is forested.
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