Bréel

Bréel is a commune with 127 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Orne in Basse-Normandie region.

Geography

Bréel located 15 kilometers north-east of Flers. Bréel lies on the River Rouvre. Near the Roche d' Oëtre is. Bréel situated in a hilly landscape that Rouvre loses in the municipal area 40 meters in height. The neighboring communities of Bréel are Saint -Philbert -sur -Orne in the north, La Forêt- Auvray to the east and south, Notre -Dame- du- Rocher in the southwest and Ségrie -Fontaine in the southeast.

History

A wine made ​​of granite for the production of cider from Bréel was shown at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900.

Culture and sights

• Village Church
• Chapelle des Corday, chapel from the 16th century
• Chapel Blancrocher
• Chapel of Saint -Joseph

Economy and infrastructure

Bréel lies on the road from Truttemer -le- Grand to La Forêt- Auvray, which follows the course of an old Roman road. The river is navigated by Rouvre whitewater drivers.

In Bréel today there is hardly any agricultural enterprise, but there is a joinery and an electrician.

Demographics

In the 18th century Bréel benefited from its granitic soil, and had up to 675 people.