Valeyres-sous-Montagny

Origin of the name Valeyres-sous-Montagny

First mentioned between 1139 and 1148 in the form «Valeriis». The name is said to come from the Roman family name Valerius and to designate the estates belonging to a Valerius (to be cross-checked). The addition «sous-Montagny» is recent and distinguishes the village from Valeyres-sous-Ursins and Valeyres-sous-Rances.

Founding of Valeyres-sous-Montagny

Remains are said to attest occupation in Roman times, probably a farming estate (villa) (to be cross-checked). None of the sources consulted names a founder of the village. In the Middle Ages Valeyres was part of the lordship of Montagny-le-Corbe (today Montagny-près-Yverdon), whose ruined castle still overlooks the village; this lordship is said to have belonged to the lords of Grandson before 1150, then to the Châlons from 1199 (to be cross-checked). After the Burgundian Wars Valeyres was incorporated into the bailiwick of Grandson, held jointly by Bern and Fribourg. The village has always belonged to the parish of Montagny. The inhabitants are nicknamed «lè Caquière».

History of Valeyres-sous-Montagny

Roman period. Occupation of the site, probably by a Roman farming estate (to be cross-checked).

1139-1148. First mention, «Valeriis».

Middle Ages. Valeyres is part of the lordship of Montagny-le-Corbe; the village belongs to the parish of Montagny.

1199. The lordship passes to the Châlons family (to be cross-checked).

1475. Montagny castle, which overlooks the village, is destroyed during the Burgundian Wars.

1484-1798. Valeyres is part of the bailiwick of Grandson, administered jointly by Bern and Fribourg.

1798-1802. The village belongs to the district of Grandson.

1803. Valeyres passes to the district of Yverdon, to which it belongs until 2006.

until the end of the 19th century. The village remains essentially agricultural, with some wine growing.

1893. Opening of the Yverdon-Sainte-Croix railway, which begins the village's development.

1920. Adoption of the municipal coat of arms: azure, a bend wavy argent, between in chief an open hand or and in base a trefoil of the same.

1982. Opening of a regional sports centre.

from the 1980s. Growth of residential areas and businesses, favoured by the proximity of Yverdon-les-Bains and Grandson.

2005. Opening of the A5 motorway.

2007. Valeyres becomes part of the Yverdon-les-Bains agglomeration.

2008. The municipality becomes part of the Jura-Nord vaudois district.

Population of Valeyres-sous-Montagny

Population of Valeyres-sous-Montagny

1803	204
1850	215
1900	189
1950	167
2000	534
2022	703
2025	717

Historic sites in Valeyres-sous-Montagny

View of the ruins of Montagny castle. The ruined castle of the former lordship of Montagny-le-Corbe, to which Valeyres belonged, overlooks the village.

The Brinaz. The village lies on the left bank of the Brinaz, represented by the wavy silver bend of the municipal coat of arms.

Remains in Valeyres-sous-Montagny

Roman remains. Archaeological remains are said to attest occupation of the site in Roman times, probably a villa (to be cross-checked).

Legends of Valeyres-sous-Montagny

The legionary of Valeyres. According to a tradition, the village's name recalls a Roman villa founded by a retired legionary, who is said to have taught the inhabitants farming techniques.

Sources

• Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse, « Valeyres-sous-Montagny »
• Feuille des avis officiels du canton de Vaud, « Alphabet des communes vaudoises : Valeyres-sous-Montagny »
• Wikipédia, « Valeyres-sous-Montagny »
• Wikipedia (en), « Valeyres-sous-Montagny »
• Statistique Vaud, « Population résidante permanente au 31 décembre 2025 »

Other villages near Valeyres-sous-Montagny

• Montagny-le-Corbe (VD)
• Orges (VD)
• Essert-sous-Champvent (VD)
• Chamblon (VD)
• Villars-sous-Champvent (VD)