Pont-Noyelles
Pont-Noyelles is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.Geography
The commune is situated at the junction of the D929, D30 and D115 roads, some northeast of Amiens, in the valley of the small river Hallue.Population
History
Pont-Noyelles was the scene of one of the battles of the Franco-Prussian War. On 23 and 24 December 1870, French troops, led by Colonel Louis Faidherbe routed German forces led by Edwin Freiherr von Manteuffel at the Battle of Hallue.
A memorial at the site of the General's headquarters commemorates the battle.
