Sainte-Opportune-du-Bosc is a commune in the Eure department in Normandy in northern France.

History

In 935 a big battle between William I, Duke of Normandy and Robert II took place near the town. The battlefield was called Champ-de-Bataille later and in the 17th century the Marshall of Créqui built a castle there.[3]

The Château du Champ de Bataille was owned by the Harcourt family and has formal gardens designed by Le Nôtre.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962148—    
1968145−2.0%
1975141−2.8%
1982192+36.2%
1990278+44.8%
1999334+20.1%
2008628+88.0%
  • Château du Champ-de-Bataille
    Château du Champ-de-Bataille
  • Detail of the garden of the castle
    Detail of the garden of the castle

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Château du Champ-de-Bataille (french)