Sainte-Opportune-du-Bosc

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Sainte-Opportune-du-Bosc is a commune in the Eure department in Normandy in northern France.

History

In 935 a big battle between William I, Duke of Normandy and Robert II took place near the town. The battlefield was called Champ-de-Bataille later and in the 17th century the Marshall of Créqui built a castle there. The Château du Champ de Bataille was owned by the Harcourt family and has formal gardens designed by Le Nôtre.

Population

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