Intercommunality Région d'Hallencourt Area 10.81 km² Population 694 (1999) | Canton Hallencourt Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Friday 4:10 AM | |
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Huppy ([uˈpi]) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
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Map of 80140 Huppy, France
Geography
Huppy is situated at the junction of the D25 and D13 roads, some 7 miles (11 km) south-southwest of Abbeville.
The A28 autoroute is less than 1 mile (2 km) away. Àt 100 metres altitude on the limestone plateau of the old region of the Vimeu. The land is fertile and well-watered. Electricity generating turbines now stand in the fields where once wind-mills stood.
Places of interest
In 1940, during World War II, the château of Huppy became the headquarters of General Charles de Gaulle, commanding officer (as a colonel) of the 4th Division de Cuirassé, during the battle of Abbeville (28 – 31 May).
A bust in memorial to the General is placed in the village square.
A commemorative monument about the battle has been built at the western entrance to the village.