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The name Huismes is said to come from the Gallic Uxisama, meaning "high village". In the 10th century, Huismes was called Oximensis Villa, then Oxima and Exmes in the 15th century. Huismes was occupied very early on, as evidenced by the prehistoric remains found at the Motte and Grands Champs sites.
The name Huismes is thought to come from the Gallic Uxisama, meaning "high village". In the 10th century, Huismes was called Oximensis Villa, then Oxima and Exmes in the 15th century. Huismes was occupied very early on, as evidenced by the prehistoric remains found at the sites of La Motte, Grands Champs,...
The Gallo-Roman and Merovingian eras also left their mark on Huismes. A Roman road, the Via Espicopalis, crossed Huismes from south to north.