Description
Information about the family history and the coat of arms
Family history
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Family history Vicomte de Turenne
Vicomte de Turenne – The History of the Lords of Turenne
High above the valleys of Corrèze, the Vizegrafship of Turenne was established in the Middle Ages. Its castle controlled the routes between Limousin, Quercy and Périgord. Since the 10th century, the lordship has been associated with the House of Comborn. Its viceroys took part in crusades, founded monasteries and built a closed territory. They skillfully used the rivalry between French and English kings to secure liberties.
Turenne almost developed into a small state. The vicomtes held assembly meetings, collected taxes, minted coins, and granted noble privileges. After Raymond VII., his daughter Marguerite brought the rule to an end in the early 14th century with Bernard VIII. de Comminges. Their descendants ruled Turenne until 1350; then Guillaume Roger de Beaufort, a nephew of Pope Clement VI., acquired the viceroyship and married Aliénor de Comminges.
The Beaufort era linked Turenne to the papal city of Avignon. Raymond de Turenne became famous in the wars of Provence. Through Anne de Beaufort and her marriage to Anne IV de La Tour, the inheritance passed to La Tour d’Auvergne in 1444.
This family brought Turenne to new glory. Henri de La Tour d’Auvergne fought alongside Henry IV, became Duke of Bouillon and Prince of Sedan. His son Henri, born in 1611, made the title famous worldwide: as „Grand Turenne“, he became Marshal of France and one of the most respected field commanders of the 17th century. His calm leadership and agility shaped the art of war of his era.
In 1738, Charles Godefroy de La Tour d’Auvergne sold the viceroyalty for 4.2 million livres to Louis XV.; his special rights thus became part of the Crown domain. The duke was allowed to continue using the names and titles. The castle towers, archives of Corrèze, and the fame of the Marshal preserve the multifaceted history of Turenne to this day.
Sources: Departmental archives of Corrèze, National Library of France, Limoges French-speaking multimedia library, Persée
Coat of arms & Heraldry
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Family coat of arms Vicomte de Turenne
Historical coat of arms Coat of arms of the Vicomté de Turenne. Blazon: Twelve-pointed, divided by gold and red.
The shield consists of twelve alternating narrow, golden and red bands. The representative versions bear a French Viscount crown.
The gold-red crenellated coat of arms is handed down from the medieval Vicomtes de Turenne of the House of Comborn.
Sources: Nobiliaire du Bas-Limousin, L’Héraldique du Limousin, Armorial of the Cruise Halls of Versailles. Excerpts History
Overview of your title package
What the title of nobility contains
Discover the fascination of historical noble titles. With each appointment, you receive a first-class package that perfectly combines tradition, personal recognition, and stylish representation:
Your certificate
Authentic design with a historic flair: For each region, we create a certificate of appointment in the distinctive, country-specific style – complete with the appropriate coat of arms of your chosen title.
Share this special moment: Upon request, you will receive a free partner certificate and certificates for your children, so that the whole family can participate in the tradition.
Your own coat of arms
Each title comes with the corresponding historical coat of arms, which you receive as a high-resolution file. You can use it completely freely in private and professional contexts – whether on letterhead, business cards, or seals.
The Companion Book
The book „My Title“ takes you in detail into the multifaceted world of your new aristocratic title and offers valuable practical tips for everyday life, stylish guidance, and background information on history.
Our accessories
Golden ID Card
Crafted from premium aluminum in business card format, the gold ID Card makes your title look stylish and mobile.
Gold coins
Fine gold and silver-plated medallions combine coats of arms, names and titles in a glossy, unique design.
Emblem stamp
The self-inking stamp quickly, cleanly and precisely transfers your personal emblem onto letterhead paper.
My own wine
Choose fine red or white wine with an elegant, personalized label for a stylish look.
Wappen Gläser
The masterfully engraved wine glasses display their coat of arms, name and title in stunning brilliance.
Precision pliers
The elegant embossing pliers embellishes letterheads or documents with a tactile, colourless relief embossing.
Honorary membership
Membership of the Noble Society Institute enriches your title with another dimension of exclusive representation. Validated by a magnificent certificate in your name, with no ongoing fees or obligations.
