Rocques
A community guide to Rocques in Normandie, la France.
- Population
- 327 residents
- Region
- Normandie
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 49.1711, 0.2443
Overview
Rocques is a populated place in Normandie, la France. The community supports 327 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Normandie. Its position within the broader regional network gives Rocques a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
History
The history of Rocques is bound up with the broader story of Normandie. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across la France, Rocques has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Rocques sits at approximate coordinates 49.1711 latitude and 0.2443 longitude within Normandie. The terrain and natural features around Rocques reflect those typical of its part of la France, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Normandie road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Rocques typically involves the regional road network of Normandie or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse la France. Local routes link Rocques to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Normandie. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Rocques.