Lesbœufs

Lesboeufs ( Picard: Lebu ) is a northern French village with 152 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) in the department of Somme in the Picardie region. The municipality belongs to the canton Combles and is part of the Communauté de communes du canton de Combles.

Geography

The community is located approximately 3 km north of Combles at the Department of Road D74 Combles after Gueudecourt. On the eastern edge of the township run Autoroute A1 and the high-speed rail route of the LGV Nord.

History and toponymy

The place dates back to the 7th century AD. Its name is attributed to the fact that the Scottish missionary Fursy, who died on the way to Peronne, should be buried in the place, stopped at the two bulls ( " Les boeufs "). In World War I he was completely destroyed. The municipality received the Croix de guerre as a distinction from 1914 to 1918.

Population

Management

Mayor ( maire ) since 1995 Etienne Dubruque.

Attractions

  • The church of Saint - Fursy
  • The British military cemetery with burials 3136.
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