Bolbec

Bolbec is a commune with 11,732 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Seine- Maritime in the Haute -Normandie; it belongs to Arrondissement Le Havre and Canton Bolbec.

History

The place is in the 11th century as Bolebec. Norse place name bekkr "Bach" of Boli ( Danish- Nordic monomial nickname, which also appears in the eight kilometers away Bolle Ville) was first mentioned.

After World War I, was a camp for German prisoners of war.

Population Development

Attractions

  • Church of Saint -Michel
  • Manoir de Cailletot
  • Château du Val au Grès

Personalities

  • François Amable Ruffin (1771-1811), General
  • Jacques Prével, (1915-1951), poet
  • Dominique Noguez (* 1942), writer

Twinning

There was twinned with the former Lower Saxony district Wittlage (up to the municipal reform 1972). This partnership continues today through the municipalities of Bad Essen, Bohmte and Ostercappeln, which all belonged to the district Wittlage.

Arrondissement of Le Havre Cantons of France Canton of Bolbec Postal codes in France France Old Norse
136614
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