Beauchamps is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in northwestern France.
- Geography: Beauchamps is located in the southern part of the Manche department, which is part of the Normandy region. It is situated approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) south of the coastal town of Granville and about 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) west of Avranches. The commune's landscape is predominantly rural, characterized by agricultural fields, small valleys, and scattered hamlets. It is part of the arrondissement of Avranches.
- Demographics: As a typical rural French commune, Beauchamps has a relatively small and stable population. Its population density is low, reflecting its agrarian nature.
- History: The name "Beauchamps" translates to "beautiful fields," indicative of its historical and ongoing agricultural character. Like many communes in the region, its origins are deeply rooted in rural life and farming communities that have existed for centuries. The current administrative structure as a commune dates back to the French Revolution. While not a site of major historical battles or significant national events, its history is one of steady agrarian development within the broader context of Lower Normandy.
- Economy: The local economy of Beauchamps is primarily based on agriculture, including livestock farming and crop cultivation. Some residents also commute to work in larger nearby towns.
- Administration: Beauchamps is administered by a mayor and a municipal council, elected by its residents. It falls within the administrative framework of the Manche department and the Normandy region.