Huppy is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

Huppy is situated at the junction of the D25 and D13 roads, some 7 mi south-southwest of Abbeville. The A28 autoroute is less than 1 mi away. Àt 100 metres altitude on the limestone plateau of the old region of the Vimeu. The land is fertile and well-watered. Electricity generating turbines now stand in the fields where once wind-mills stood.

Places of interest

In 1940, during World War II, the château of Huppy became the headquarters of General Charles de Gaulle, commanding officer (as a colonel) of the 4th Division de Cuirassé, during the battle of Abbeville (28 – 31 May). A bust in memorial to the General is placed in the village square. A commemorative monument about the battle has been built at the western entrance to the village.

Population