Montreuil-au-Houlme
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| region | Normandy | |
| Department | Orne | |
| Arrondissement | Argentan | |
| Canton | Athis-de-l'Orne | |
| Community association | Val d'Orne | |
| Coordinates | 48 ° 41 ′ N , 0 ° 16 ′ W | |
| height | 184-262 m | |
| surface | 7.82 km 2 | |
| Residents | 134 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 17 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 61210 | |
| INSEE code | 61290 | |
.jpg) Montreuil-au-Houlme - Église Saint-Maurice |
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Montreuil-au-Houlme is a North French town and one from the main town and several individual farms (fermes) existing community with 134 inhabitants (as of January 1 2017) in Normandy .
location
The place Montreuil-au-Houlme is a good 67 km (driving distance) south of Caen or approx. 45 km northwest of Alençon at an altitude of approx. 220 m . The river Maire , a tributary of the Orne, has its source in the municipality . The climate is largely shaped by the Atlantic and therefore usually frost-free; Rain (approx. 765 mm / year) falls throughout the year.
Population development
| year | 1800 | 1851 | 1901 | 1954 | 2015 |
| Residents | 452 | 472 | 261 | 205 | 139 |
The continual population decline in the 20th century is essentially due to the mechanization of agriculture and the associated loss of jobs.
economy
In the lower areas of the community, livestock farming (milk, cheese, meat) traditionally played the main role; Fields and fruit tree cultivation (apples, pears, cherries) were carried out on the higher areas. Vegetables were sown and harvested in the home gardens.
history
Richard Basset, who fought alongside William the Conqueror in the Battle of Hastings (1066) , owned property in Montreuil; However, he seems to have stayed in England, because his grandson served there under Henry I. Since the 16th century, the place belonged to the property of the family d'Argouges, for whom the Marquisat de Rannes was created under Louis XIV .
Attractions
- The local parish church (Église Saint-Maurice) is an 18th century building; she stands in the middle of the churchyard . The nave is covered by a wooden vault with tie rods . Some of the interior furnishings come from older churches in the area.
- The Chapelle Saint-Hermeland is dedicated to the Carolingian priest and monastery founder Hermelandus.
Personalities
- St. Opportuna von Sées is said to have died here in 770.
