Bény-sur-Mer facts for kids
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Bény-sur-Mer
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Chateau of Tournebu
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 Bény-sur-Mer
Location in France
Bény-sur-Mer
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux |
| Canton | Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse |
| Intercommunality | Orival |
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6.65 km2 (2.57 sq mi) |
| Population
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333 |
| • Density | 50.08/km2 (129.69/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14062 /14440
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| Elevation | 10–65 m (33–213 ft) (avg. 43 m or 141 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bény-sur-Mer is a small commune in France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It is located in the region called Basse-Normandie. This region is in the northwest part of France. Bény-sur-Mer is also part of the Calvados department. A department is like a county or district.
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About Bény-sur-Mer
Bény-sur-Mer is a quiet place with a small population. In 2008, about 333 people lived there. The village covers an area of about 6.65 square kilometers. It is located near the coast, which means it is close to the sea.
Geography of the Area
The village of Bény-sur-Mer sits on land that is not very high. Its lowest point is 10 meters above sea level. The highest point is 65 meters. The average height of the land is 43 meters. This makes it a fairly flat area.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Bény-sur-Mer has a local government. This government is led by a mayor. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the village. They work on things like local services and community projects. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Hubert Delalande.
Bény-sur-Mer is part of a larger area called an arrondissement. This one is called Bayeux. It also belongs to a canton, which is Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse. These are ways that France organizes its local areas.
History of Bény-sur-Mer
Bény-sur-Mer has a long history, like many places in France. The area has been settled for many centuries. Evidence of old buildings and structures can sometimes be found.
World War II
Bény-sur-Mer played a role during World War II. It was near the D-Day landing beaches in 1944. The village was part of the area where Allied forces fought to free France. Many important events happened in this region during the war.
The Canadian Cemetery
Near Bény-sur-Mer, there is a special place called the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. This cemetery is a resting place for soldiers. Most of them were Canadian soldiers who died during the Battle of Normandy in 1944. They fought bravely to liberate France. The cemetery is a place to remember their sacrifice. It is a quiet and respectful place.
Landmarks and Sights
One notable building in the commune is the Chateau of Tournebu. This old building is shown in the infobox image. It is a historic structure that adds to the charm of the area.
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