Colombey les Deux Églises, Historical village in Haute-Marne, France.
Colombey-les-Deux-Églises is a commune in Haute-Marne in northeastern France, named after its two churches: Notre-Dame-en-son-Assomption and Saint-Jean-Baptiste. The village landscape includes the Memorial Charles de Gaulle, which houses exhibitions about French political history.
The village developed as a rural settlement centered around its two parish churches in the Champagne region. The commune expanded in 2017 when the neighboring settlement of Lamothe-en-Blaisy merged with it.
Charles de Gaulle's presence shaped the village's identity, with locals and visitors alike drawn to the memorial that tells stories of French political history. The two churches that gave the place its name remain architectural anchors in the community.
The village sits in accessible countryside, easily reached by road from nearby towns and cities. The town hall on Rue du Général-de-Gaulle can provide visitors with local information and orientation.
A large Cross of Lorraine monument stands at the village's western edge, marking the connection to Charles de Gaulle who resided at his La Boisserie estate nearby. The landmark often catches visitors by surprise as a striking symbol of local heritage.
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