Levoich

Levoich is a small commune located in the Aisne department of the Hauts‑de‑France region in northern France. The municipality covers an area of approximately 5.4 square kilometres and is situated about 35 kilometres southeast of the city of Laon. The surrounding landscape is characterised by gently rolling farmland interspersed with patches of woodland, and the small river Bièvre runs through the northern part of the commune, providing a modest water resource for local agriculture.

Historically, Levoich can be traced back to the early Middle Ages, with the first recorded mention in a 12th‑century cartulary as a minor fief under the authority of the Abbey of Saint-Sauveur. The village developed during the Renaissance period as a modest agrarian community, with records indicating the presence of a grain mill and a wine‑tasting cellar in the 16th century. Over the centuries, Levoich remained largely rural; however, the industrialisation of the 19th and early 20th centuries did not markedly alter its economic profile, which has largely remained grounded in small‑scale farming and artisanal crafts.

In recent decades, the commune has sought to promote heritage tourism, highlighting its medieval church and the remnants of an old fortification that once guarded the local road network during the Wars of Religion. Local governance is conducted by a mayor and municipal council, with the current mayor elected annually through communal elections. Demographic data show a modest population of slightly under 300 residents, with a gradual decline reflective of rural depopulation trends in northern France. The primary economic activities remain cereal production, dairy farming, and small‑scale viticulture, supported by the presence of several cooperatives that supply the broader Aisne market.