Montpinchon Live Cam
A commune in the Manche department in Normandy
Hosted by:
- Philippe DORLEANS
- Auteur – Photographe
- 06 07 33 92 17
- [email protected]
- http://pdorleans.fr/
History
Montpinchon is a small commune located in the Manche department in the Normandy region of France. The village is situated in the northwest of France and has a rich history that dates back many centuries.
Historically, Montpinchon was part of the province of Normandy and the region of Coutances. The area has been inhabited since ancient times, and evidence of prehistoric settlements and burial mounds have been discovered in the vicinity.
During the medieval period, Montpinchon was under the control of local lords and was part of the feudal system. The village and its surrounding lands were owned by various noble families, including the powerful House of Montpinchon, from which the village took its name. The village developed around a castle, which was a typical feature of feudal settlements during that era.