Boischampré

Boischampré

Boischampré

Commune in Normandy, France

Boischampré (French pronunciation: [bwaʃɑ̃pʁe]) is a commune in the Orne department in northwestern France. It was formed in 2015 by the merger of the former communes Saint-Christophe-le-Jajolet, Marcei, Saint-Loyer-des-Champs and Vrigny. The commune is part of the Forêt d'Écouves and Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park.[3][4]

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Geography

The commune is made up of the following collection of villages and hamlets, Le Bout de Bas,Le Moncel, Tercey, Boischampré,La Petite Rivière,La Grande Rivière, Les Landes, Le Poirier, Les Marais, Saint-Christophe-le-Jajolet, Les Rochers, Marcei,Les Rues, Flaugny and Benoise.[5]

The Orne and the Baize are the two river running through the commune.[6] In addition to the two rivers there are six streams flowing through the area, the Calvaire, the Rogneux, the Etangs, the Bel Usse, the Marais de Fleuriel and La Gironde.

Notable buildings and places

Moulin de Tercey is a Mill rebuilt in 1815 by Frin-Cormeray is listed as a Monument historique since 1995.[7]

Manoir de la Baronnie is a 12th century manor listed as a Monument historique since 1972.[8]

Domaine du château de Sassy is an 18th century chateau listed as a Monument historique since 1932.[9] The gardens were designed by Achille Duchêne for Duke Etienne d'Audiffret-Pasquier.[10] the garden is classified as a Jardins remarquables by the Ministry of Culture and the Comité des Parcs et Jardins de France.[10]

  • The garden of Château de Sassy
  • Saint-Loyer Church
  • Vrigny Church

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. [3]
    "MASSIF FORESTIER D'ECOUVES ET SES MARGES" (PDF). ZNIEFF.
  4. [4]
    "rapport de charte" (PDF), parc-naturel-normandie-maine.fr/
  5. [5]
    "Boischampré · 61570, France". Boischampré · 61570, France.
  6. [6]
    Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - L'Orne (I2--0200)".
  7. [7]
    "Moulin de Tercey à Saint-Loyer-des-Champs - PA00135529". monumentum.fr.
  8. [8]
    "Manoir de la Baronnie à Marcei - PA00110845". monumentum.fr.
  9. [9]
    "Domaine du château de Sassy à Saint-Christophe-le-Jajolet - PA00110913". monumentum.fr.
  10. [10]
    "JARDINS ET TERRASSES DU CHÂTEAU DE SASSY - Comité des Parcs et Jardins de France". www.parcsetjardins.fr.


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