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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Molliens-Dreuil

Molliens-Dreuil (French pronunciation: [mɔljɛ̃ dʁœj]) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

The commune is situated on the D211 and D69 roads, some 13 miles (21 km) west of Amiens, in the valley of a small stream called the St.Landon.

History

By a decree of 19 September 1972, the two communes of Dreuil-lès-Molliens and Molliens-Vidame were combined into one, Molliens-Dreuil.
Molliens was first a commune in 1209 and was under the jurisdiction of the seigneurs of Picquigny from the twelfth century right up until the French Revolution, as was the neighbouring village of Dreuil.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968555—    
1975582+0.68%
1982789+4.44%
1990878+1.34%
1999830−0.62%
2007888+0.85%
2012810−1.82%
2017958+3.41%
Source: INSEE

Places of interest

  • Evidence of a feudal motte.
  • sixteenth century church of St.Pierre-aux-Liens
  • eighteenth century church of Saint Martin. Displayed inside is a 15th-century bas-relief of Christ.
Dreuil-lès-Molliens school and Mayor's office
Dusk at the Mayor's office

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE