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That the family has a very ancient origin does not create any suspicion. Place of origin of this family: Ile-de-France. It is found at different times and in various localities. The name of this house is surely a patronymic, that is to say that it draws its origin from an ancestor who by virtue and honor left his name to his descent. Numerous memories and authentic writings represent the military exploits and the characters of this noble family. It would be superfluous to recall here all that has been written on the coat of arms, on the nobility and on the origin of the name of this family. We could not do better than to indicate to you the introduction of JB Rietstap at the head of his work "The General Armorial, which had the approval of all the competent persons in this matter. The family distinction represented here in the form of a coat of arms , survives through the centuries thanks to precious testimonies which have enabled us to relate the exploits and gestures of this noble family. Weapons of this family: Azure with a golden chevron accompanied in chief by 2 stars of the same and in point of a sheep arrested in silver Nobiliary titles of this family: ennobled by office: member of the Paris Chamber of Accounts in 1550, baron in 1809.