Revelles is a
commune
A commune is an alternative term for an intentional community. Commune or comună or comune or other derivations may also refer to:
Administrative-territorial entities
* Commune (administrative division), a municipality or township
** Communes of ...
in the
Somme department in
Hauts-de-France in northern
France
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.
Geography
Revelles is situated around southwest of
Amiens
Amiens (English: or ; ; pcd, Anmien, or ) is a city and commune in northern France, located north of Paris and south-west of Lille. It is the capital of the Somme department in the region of Hauts-de-France. In 2021, the population of ...
, on the D51 and D97 crossroads.
Population
History
A
Gallo-Roman
Gallo-Roman culture was a consequence of the Romanization of Gauls under the rule of the Roman Empire. It was characterized by the Gaulish adoption or adaptation of Roman culture, language, morals and way of life in a uniquely Gaulish context ...
settlement was unearthed within the confines of the commune, during the construction of the A29 motorway.
[French article from '' :fr:Courrier picard'']
Places of interest
* The church
* The mairie
* A war memorial
* Some stone wells
See also
*
Communes of the Somme department
References
Communes of Somme (department)
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