Beaumontel
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Région | Haute-Normandie |
| Département | Eure |
| Arrondissement | Bernay |
| Canton | Beaumontel |
| Postal Code | 27170 |
| INSEE Code | 27050 |
| Population (1999) | 715 inhabitants |
| Altitude | average: 90 m min: 79 m max: 156 ma |
Beaumontel is a commune of the Eure département, in the Haute-Normandie région, in France.
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[edit] Location
The commune lies on the Risle river, located between the Neubourg plateau and the Beaumont-le-Roger forest. The Paris-Cherbourg railway line passes through the commune.
[edit] History
The village was formerly known as Belmontel. The village was originally part of Beaumont-le-Roger and had a common origin in lands belonging to the dukes of Normandy which were given to Judith of Brittany and later, to the monks of Bernay.
From the early 15th century until the French Revolution, the area belonged to the Val family.
[edit] Economy
Its local economy is mainly based on flour-milling, along with charcoal-burning and the manufacture of pasta products.
[edit] Sites of interest
- Parissot (park)
[edit] External links
- Beaumontel website
- Parissot Park website (in French)
