Adrien de Montigny (French, C1570-1615), Orchimont

Adrien de Montigny (French, C1570-1615)OrchimontAt the entrance to the village is the church, with three bays and a small entry porch covered by a slate roof, capped by a tall and thin tower. It became the parish church in 1586 during a period of struggle against Protestantism, a conflict that was particularly intense in the region of Sedan. When she married Charles de Croÿ, Marie de Brimeu, Dame of Orchimont, made no attempt to mask her Protestant sympathies and indeed for a short time converted her husband to them. Indeed, she sought refuge in this very village when her espousal of Protestantism threatened her safety.Beyond the church and on the other side of the road, the village houses stretch into the distance, and at far right is the château (see sheet 74). The town had been repeatedly ruined and burned during the religious and political conflict of the 16th century, most notably in 1554 when it was taken by the Duke of Nevers. There is no sign of unrest or strife in this view, h