Contrières
A community guide to Contrières in Normandie, la France.
- Population
- 344 residents
- Region
- Normandie
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 48.9868, -1.4308
Community and amenities
Contrières offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Normandie: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Contrières's residents. Visitors passing through Contrières encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Contrières 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 Contrières 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 Contrières.
Overview
Contrières is a populated place in Normandie, la France. The community supports 344 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Normandie. Its position within the broader regional network gives Contrières a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Contrières sits at approximate coordinates 48.9868 latitude and -1.4308 longitude within Normandie. The terrain and natural features around Contrières 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.