Le Tronquay, Eure Explained

Le Tronquay
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Les Andelys
Canton:Romilly-sur-Andelle
Insee:27664
Postal Code:27480
Mayor:Dominique Drony[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Coordinates:49.4269°N 1.4794°W
Elevation M:155
Elevation Min M:85
Elevation Max M:179
Area Km2:19.06

Le Tronquay (in French pronounced as /lə tʁɔ̃kɛ/) is a commune in the Eure department in Normandy in northern France. It is located in the forest of Lyons, 100 km from Paris and 30 km from Rouen. The village has two primary schools. The commune of Le Tronquay includes the localities Les Cornets, La Grand Fray, La Motte, Le Fresnay, and Les Landez, and notable farms are Les Callouettes, Les Brûlins, Le Bâtiment, and La Garenne.

History

Le Tronquay was first mentioned in the 12th century. The name Tronquay is probably related to the word tronc meaning "trunk". In 1787, the commune Les Hogues was separated from the territory of Le Tronquay.

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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.