Intercommunality Beaumont-le-Roger Area 36.42 km² | Region Normandy Canton Beaumont-le-Roger Population (2008) 2,942 Local time Wednesday 6:21 AM | |
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Beaumont-le-Roger is a commune in the department of Eure in Normandy region in northern France.
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Map of 27170 Beaumont-le-Roger, France
Geography
The commune is located in the valley of the Risle on the edge of the forest with which it shares its name. It is crossed by the Paris-Cherbourg railway line, on which it has a station. The Beaumont forest covers four communes; it is the largest private forest in Normandy.
History
Roger de Beaumont, a powerful 11th century lord and adviser to William the Conqueror, derived his family name from Beaumont, of which his family were lords.
References
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