Country France Department Somme Intercommunality L'Ouest d'Amiens Area 5.46 km² Arrondissement Amiens | Region Hauts-de-France Canton Picquigny Population (2006) 112 Local time Tuesday 3:48 AM | |
Weather 6°C, Wind NW at 13 km/h, 87% Humidity |
Cavillon is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
Contents
- Map of 80310 Cavillon France
- Geography
- History
- Places of note
- Leisure cultural and tourist activities
- References
Map of 80310 Cavillon, France
Geography
Cavillon is a small village surrounded by fields and woods, situated on the D121, D156 and D95 crossroads, about15 miles (24 km) northwest of Amiens. Predominantly a farming area raising dairy cows, pigs and free-range chickens. A project to create a large pig-rearing facility is currently undergoing discussion and planning approval, much to the disgruntlement of the local population.
History
Cavillon has existed since Gallo-Roman times. During ploughing, archaeologists regularly find artifacts in the ground between the town and the place known as "The Brickyard", where a Roman villa once stood. Found under the written form "Cavellon" as early as 1166, this town was mentioned again as "Caveillon" in 1301 and appeared under its current name of "Cavillon" in 1567.