Beaumont-le-Roger is a commune in the department of Eure in Normandy
region in northern France.The commune is located in the valley of the
Risle on the edge of the forest with which it shares its name. It is
crossed by the Paris-Cherbourg railway line, on which it has a
station. The Beaumont forest covers four communes; it is the largest
private forest in Normandy.The commune is located in the valley of the
Risle on the edge of the forest with which it shares its name. It is
crossed by the Paris-Cherbourg railway line, on which it has a
station. The Beaumont forest covers four communes; it is the largest
private forest in Normandy.Humphrey (or Honfroy, Onfroi or Umfrid) de
Vieilles (died c. 1044) was the first holder of the "grand honneur" of
Beaumont-le-Roger, one of the most important groups of domains in
eastern Normandy and the founder of the House of Beaumont. He was
married to Albreda or Alberée de la Haye Auberie. His son, Roger de
Beaumont, a powerful 11th century lord and adviser to William the
Conqueror, derived his family name from Beaumont, of which his family
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