Colombières
Colombières (French pronunciation: [kɔlɔ̃bjɛʁ] ) is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.
Geography
Colombières is situated in the north-western region of Calvados, 20 kilometres west of Bayeux and 9 kilometres from Isigny-sur-Mer, in the natural regional park of Cotentin and Bessin.
History
The village was freed on 9 June 1944 by the Allies. U.S. General Omar Bradley set up base for the Twelfth United States Army Group in Colombières castle.
Places of interest
Colombières castle is a historic building, built between Bayeux and Isigny-sur-Mer, close to the D-Day landing beaches. It was one of the most famous forts in Lower Normandy while France was under Feudal rule. It is also known as : La vigie des Marais (The marsh lookout).
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 362 | — |
| 1968 | 306 | −15.5% |
| 1975 | 231 | −24.5% |
| 1982 | 247 | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 218 | −11.7% |
| 1999 | 225 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 198 | −12.0% |
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
External links
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