Cesny-les-Sources facts for kids
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Cesny-les-Sources
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 Cesny-les-Sources
Location in France
Cesny-les-Sources
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Le Hom |
| Intercommunality | Cingal-Suisse Normande |
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33.89 km2 (13.09 sq mi) |
| Population
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1,390 |
| • Density | 41.02/km2 (106.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14150 /14220
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| Elevation | 60–248 m (197–814 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Cesny-les-Sources is a small town, or commune, located in the northwestern part of France. It's in a region called Calvados. This town was created on January 1, 2019. It was formed by joining together five smaller towns: Cesny-Bois-Halbout, Acqueville, Angoville, Placy, and Tournebu.
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Exploring Cesny-les-Sources' Geography
Cesny-les-Sources is found in an area known as Suisse Normande. This name, "Norman Switzerland," comes from its beautiful, hilly landscapes. It reminds people of the mountains in Switzerland.
Villages and Hamlets in the Commune
The commune of Cesny-les-Sources includes several smaller villages and hamlets. These are like little neighborhoods that make up the bigger town. Some of these places include:
- Les Moulins
- Cesny-Bois-Halbout
- Cesny
- Placy
- La Rue aux Daims
- L'Outre
- Le Mesnil
- Angoville
- Glatigny
- Clair Tison
Rivers and Streams Flowing Through the Area
The river Laize flows through Cesny-les-Sources. Many smaller streams also run through the commune. These include:
- La Vieille Maison
- The Pont de Combray
- The Trois Minettes
- The Trois Monts
- The Grand Etang
- The Leffard
- The Bactot
- The Traspy
- The Martainville
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Croisilles & Espins | Fresney-le-Vieux & Barbery & Moulines | |
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| Meslay & Donnay | Martainville, Calvados & Bonnœil | Saint-Germain-Langot & Ussy |
Historical Places to Visit
Cesny-les-Sources is home to several important historical sites. These places are protected as National Heritage Sites. This means they are very old and special, and France wants to preserve them.
Famous Historic Buildings
- Château de la Motte: This is a large castle from the 1500s. It is located in Acqueville and became a protected monument in 1997.
- Saint-Aubin Church: This church was built in the 1200s. It was listed as a monument in 1933.
- Saint-Jacques Hospice: This building dates back to the 1100s. It was once a place that cared for sick people, including those with leprosy. It became a monument in 1932.
- Castle Remains: These are the parts left of a castle from the 1100s in Tournebu. They were listed as a monument in 1927.
Notable People from Cesny-les-Sources
One famous person born in this area was Jean Vallière. He lived from 1480 to 1523. Jean Vallière was an Augustinian friar, which means he was a member of a religious group.
Town Partnerships
Cesny-Bois-Halbout, one of the towns that formed Cesny-les-Sources, has a special partnership. It is twinned with:
Clovelly, a village in England.
See also
In Spanish: Cesny-les-Sources para niños
