Beurlay () is a
commune in the
French
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department
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Government and military
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of
Charente-Maritime, in the
administrative region
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of
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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(before 2015:
Poitou-Charentes), France.
Beurlay is twinned with the village of
Burley,
Hampshire
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, UK.
It being known for the biscuit factory in the same name, established 1848 by the Barraud family, who produces the Galette Charentaise.
It is located about 17 km (10.5 mi) from
Rochefort.
Population
See also
*
Communes of the Charente-Maritime department
References
External links
*
Communes of Charente-Maritime
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