Dommartin-la-Montagne

Dommartin-la-Montagne is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.

Dommartin-la-Montagne
The church in Dommartin-la-Montagne
Location of Dommartin-la-Montagne
Dommartin-la-Montagne
Dommartin-la-Montagne
Coordinates: 49°01′56″N 5°36′32″E
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentMeuse
ArrondissementVerdun
CantonÉtain
IntercommunalityFresnes en Woëvre
Government
  Mayor (20082014) Serge Philippe
Area
1
6.77 km2 (2.61 sq mi)
Population
 (2017-01-01)[1]
51
  Density7.5/km2 (20/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
55157 /55160
Elevation286–387 m (938–1,270 ft)
(avg. 290 m or 950 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

The village is located in a steep sided valley. During World War I the village was behind the German lines. In the battle of Les Éparges the village was completely destroyed except for one house next to the stream which runs through the village. The village was finally occupied by the French after help arrived from the Americans. The village was rebuilt after the war.

The village is centred on a single street. A small lane leads up towards the church then up onto farmland.

See also

References

  1. "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.


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