Hardecourt-aux-Bois

Hardecourt -aux -Bois ( Picard: Harcourt ) is a commune with 69 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) by the Somme in the Picardie region of northern France. The municipality belongs to the canton Combles and is part of the Communauté de communes du canton de Combles.

Geography

The municipality is located in Santerre, about five kilometers southwest of Combles and 2500 meters from the right bank of the Somme.

History

The municipality received the Croix de guerre as a distinction from 1914 to 1918.

Population

Management

Mayor ( maire ) since 2001 Francois Bernard.

Attractions

  • The rebuilt after the First World War, Church Saint -Martin.

Personalities

  • Bernard de Hardecourt, squire, lord of Hardecourt, 1520
  • Catherine de Rougé, Lady of Hardecourt (1707 - 1794)
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