Roisel
# Roisel

Roisel (French pronunciation: ​) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

## Geography

Roisel is situated 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Saint-Quentin, on the D6 road, with the small river ‘La Cologne’ (a tributary of the Somme) flowing through the commune.

## History

The name of Roisel has an etymology close to that of "roseau" (en:reed) 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 (Hotel de ville), rebuilt in 1926 by Maurice Lucet].
