The heritage and descendants of Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours

How the family of Du Pont de Nemours bridge has left its mark on the history of France and the United States

🌍 Emigration to the United States

In 1800, Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours and his sons left France to settle in the United States.
His son, Éleuthère Irénée du Pont, founded a gunpowder manufacturing company there, which would later become the industrial giant DuPont.
The family played a key role in the economic growth of the United States, particularly in the chemical, energy and armaments sectors.

🏰 An unbreakable bond with Chevannes

Despite their success in the United States, the descendants of Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours remain attached to Chevannes.
From the 20^th century onwards, they have financed the preservation of the local heritage.

In 1930, funding for the restoration of the church of Saint-Sulpice de Chevannes.
In the year 2000, the stained glass windows of the church of Chevannes were renovated.
In 2006, the chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Pitié was fully restored.

🔗 Tours and meetings with the descendants

Since the 1980s, several members of Du Pont de Nemours family have been visiting Chevannes regularly.
These visits strengthen the ties between the association and the founder’s descendants.
Events are sometimes organized to share this common memory.

📸 Photo gallery and personal stories

Discover images of the visits, archive documents and testimonies on the impact of the du Pont family in Chevannes.