Saint-Omer, Calvados

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Saint-Omer is a commune in the Calvados département in the Basse-Normandie région of France. Its postal code is 14220. The INSEE code is 14635.

  • Population: 157
  • Area: 8.07 km²
  • Altitude: 306 m
  • Canton: Thury-Harcourt

[edit] History

St.Omer was founded in the 7th century by monks, one of whom was called Omer. It became part of France in 1677.

Le Blockhaus d'Eperlecques was the original bunker for manufacture of V2 rockets.

Coordinates: 48°55′N 0°26′W / 48.917, -0.433