Roisel

Roisel is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

Roisel is situated northwest of Saint-Quentin, on the D6 road, with the small river ‘La Cologne’ flowing through the commune.

Population

History

The name of Roisel has an etymology close to that of "roseau" and it's possible, given the ponds, lakes and marches, that the commune takes its name from the landscape.
Roisel has strong connections with Saint Fursey.

Places of interest

St Martin's church. Destroyed during World War I, it was rebuilt by local architect Louis Faille, from Nurlu, soon after 1928
The town hall, rebuilt in 1926 by Maurice Lucet].