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Driencourt

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Country
  
France

Department
  
Somme

Intercommunality
  
Haute Somme

Area
  
5 km²

Arrondissement
  
Péronne

Region
  
Hauts-de-France

Canton
  
Roisel

Population (2006)
  
91

Local time
  
Tuesday 2:19 AM

Driencourt

Weather
  
4°C, Wind W at 14 km/h, 95% Humidity

Driencourt is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

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Map of 80240 Driencourt, France

Geography

Driencourt is situated on the D181 road, some 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Saint-Quentin.

History

As with many towns in this part of France, World War I saw the place reduced to rubble. A Parisian architect, Jacques Debat-Ponsan, was employed to design and reconstruct the town’s public buildings.

  • Reconstruction of the school and Mayor’s office – accomplished in 1927
  • Reconstruction of the church achieved in 1920
  • Other reconstructions. A certain number of homes, judging by their style, were rebuilt by the same architect.

    • References

    Driencourt Wikipedia
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