Colombières Explained

Colombières
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Bayeux
Canton:Trévières
Insee:14168
Postal Code:14710
Mayor:Catherine Viel[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:CC Isigny-Omaha Intercom
Coordinates:49.2969°N -0.98°W
Elevation M:15
Elevation Min M:0
Elevation Max M:33
Area Km2:10.64

Colombières (in French pronounced as /kɔlɔ̃bjɛʁ/) is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.

Geography

Colombières is situated in the north-western region of Calvados, 20 kilometres west of Bayeux and 9 kilometres from Isigny-sur-Mer, in the natural regional park of Cotentin and Bessin.

History

The village was freed on 9 June 1944 by the Allies. U.S. General Omar Bradley set up base for the Twelfth United States Army Group in Colombières castle.

Places of interest

Colombières castle is a historic building, built between Bayeux and Isigny-sur-Mer, close to the D-Day landing beaches. It was one of the most famous forts in Lower Normandy while France was under Feudal rule. It is also known as : La vigie des Marais (The marsh lookout).

Population

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.