Rue, Somme facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rue
Commune
Chapelle du Saint-Esprit in Rue
Coat of arms
Rue Location in France Show map of France Rue Location in Hauts-de-France Show map of Hauts-de-France
Country	France
Region	Hauts-de-France
Department	Somme
Arrondissement	Abbeville
Canton	Rue
Intercommunality	CC Ponthieu-Marquenterre
Area 1	29.06 km2 (11.22 sq mi)
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Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	80688 /80120
Elevation	2–12 m (6.6–39.4 ft) (avg. 9 m or 30 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Rue is a small town, also called a commune, located in the Somme area of northern France. It's part of the Hauts-de-France region.

Where is Rue Located?

Rue is found about 24 kilometers (15 miles) north of a town called Abbeville. It's easy to get to, as several main roads (D938, D4, and D85) meet there.

How Many People Live in Rue?

The number of people living in Rue has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:

What Does the Name Rue Mean?

The name Rue comes from an old French word meaning "street." The town was first mentioned in records around the year 1042 as Rua. Later, it was called Rugua before finally becoming Rue in 1184.

Interesting Places to See

• The Chapel of the Holy Spirit was built between 1440 and 1514. It's a beautiful example of flamboyant gothic architecture, which is a fancy style of building with lots of detailed carvings.
• The town also has an old bell tower that is worth seeing.

See also

In Spanish: Rue para niños