Aubigny, Calvados Facts for Kids

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Aubigny Town Hall
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Country	France
Region	Normandy
Department	Calvados
Arrondissement	Caen
Canton	Falaise
Intercommunality	Pays de Falaise
Area ¹	5.02 km² (1.94 sq mi)
Population (2010)	324
• Density	64.54/km² (167.2/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	14025 /14700
Elevation	145–206 m (476–676 ft) (avg. 150 m or 490 ft)
¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Aubigny, Calvados is a small and charming commune in France. It is located in the northwest part of the country. This lovely area is known as the region of Basse-Normandie. It is also part of the Calvados department.

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About Aubigny

Aubigny is a quiet place with a small population. About 324 people lived there in 2010. The village covers an area of about 5 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of around 150 meters above sea level.

Where is Aubigny?

Aubigny is found in the Basse-Normandie region of France. This region is famous for its beautiful countryside. It is also known for its history. The village is part of the Calvados department. This department is named after the Calvados rocks. It is located in the Caen area.

What is a French Commune?

In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the community. Aubigny is one such commune.

Life in Aubigny

Life in Aubigny is peaceful. The village has its own thumb|The Town Hall of Aubigny Town Hall. This building is where local decisions are made. The mayor helps run the village.

The Mayor's Role

The mayor of Aubigny is Michel Lecapitaine. He has been the mayor for a long time. The mayor's job is important. They help with things like local services. They also represent the people of Aubigny.

Local Sights

Aubigny has some interesting places to see. There is a beautiful old thumb|The Chateau of Aubigny chateau. A chateau is a large country house or castle. You can also find a unique thumb|The Well and Wayside Cross well with a cross on top. The village also has a lovely church. It is called the Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation.

Green Energy

Near Aubigny, you can see something modern. There is a thumb|The N158 in Aubigny. The windfarm is also in Aubigny wind farm. Wind farms use large turbines. These turbines create electricity from the wind. This is a great way to make clean energy.