Corcelles-près-Payerne
Origin of the name Corcelles-près-Payerne
First mention in the form «Corsales» in 1235; the parish is mentioned from 1228. The name Corcelles is said to mean «small estate» (to be cross-checked). A mention in 1148, when Pope Eugene III confirmed that the church belonged to the monastery of Payerne, is also reported (to be cross-checked).
Founding of Corcelles-près-Payerne
The village lies on the Roman road Avenches-Payerne; remains of a Roman aqueduct that supplied Aventicum from Lake Seedorf have been found there. In the Middle Ages Corcelles always formed part of the domain of Payerne; the sources do not say who created the village.
History of Corcelles-près-Payerne
Roman period. The site is crossed by the Roman road Avenches-Payerne and by an aqueduct supplying Aventicum from Lake Seedorf.
11th century. Date of the 1'118 coins of the hoard discovered in 1955.
1148. Pope Eugene III confirms that the parish church belongs to the monastery of Payerne (to be cross-checked).
1228. Mention of the parish.
1235. First mention in the form «Corsales».
1453. The village has 60 hearths (households).
1542. A great fire destroys a large part of the village (to be cross-checked).
Ancien Régime. Corcelles is subject to the avoyer of Payerne and sends two councillors and three commune members to the town Council.
1719. Introduction of tobacco growing (to be cross-checked).
1744. Construction of the parsonage in the Neuchâtel style.
18th century. Horse breeding.
1801-1806. Procedure to separate from Payerne.
1817. Division of property completed; Corcelles receives among other things 4 hectares of vineyards at Savuit (municipality of Lutry).
1845-1863. Corcelles is attached to the parish of Payerne.
1906. The embankment of the Broye allows the plain to be farmed.
1955. Discovery of a rich hoard of 1'118 coins from the 11th century.
2008. The new districts come into force: the municipality moves from the district of Payerne to the Broye-Vully district.
Population of Corcelles-près-Payerne
| 1453 | 60 hearths (households) |
| 1764 | 503 |
| 1850 | 880 |
| 1900 | 1'189 |
| 1950 | 1'259 |
| 2000 | 1'644 |
| 2025 | 3'129 |
Historic sites in Corcelles-près-Payerne
Church of Saint-Nicolas. Romanesque church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, altered several times; cultural property of regional importance (to be cross-checked).
Parsonage. Parsonage in the Neuchâtel style built in 1744.
Granaries. Two granaries are listed as cultural properties of regional importance (to be cross-checked).
Broye plain. Plain made cultivable by the embankment of the Broye in 1906.
Remains in Corcelles-près-Payerne
Roman aqueduct. Remains of the aqueduct that supplied Aventicum (Avenches) with water from Lake Seedorf.
Corcelles-près-Payerne hoard. Rich hoard of 1'118 coins from the 11th century, discovered in 1955.
Sources
- Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse, « Corcelles-près-Payerne »
- Wikipédia, « Corcelles-près-Payerne »
- Wikipedia (EN), « Corcelles-près-Payerne » (coordonnées)
- Wikipédia, « Districts du canton de Vaud »
- Statistique Vaud, « Population résidante permanente au 31 décembre 2025 »
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