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Oust Marest

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Country
  
France

Department
  
Somme

Canton
  
Ault

Area
  
5.8 km²

Region
  
Hauts-de-France

Arrondissement
  
Abbeville

Population (2209)
  
649

Local time
  
Tuesday 9:00 AM

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Weather
  
9°C, Wind S at 14 km/h, 81% Humidity

Oust-Marest is a commune in the Somme département in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

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Map of Oust-Marest, France

Geography

The commune is situated on the D1015 road, some 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Abbeville, on the banks of the river Bresle, the border with Seine-Maritime.

History

The name of Oust-Marest comes from Roman origins. Possibly from a settlement named in honour of Augusta. Archaeologists have found traces of a Gallo-Roman amphitheatre and a temple in the locality.

Places of interest

  • A watermill on the river Bresle
  • References

    Oust-Marest Wikipedia