Condé-en-Normandie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Condé-en-Normandie
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St. Martin's Church in Condé-sur-Noireau
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 Condé-en-Normandie
Location in France
Condé-en-Normandie
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Condé-en-Normandie |
| Intercommunality | Intercom de la Vire au Noireau |
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62.98 km2 (24.32 sq mi) |
| Population
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6,018 |
| • Density | 95.554/km2 (247.48/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14174 /14110, 14770
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Condé-en-Normandie is a lovely town in northwestern France. It's located in the Calvados area. This town was created on January 1, 2016. It brought together six smaller towns: Condé-sur-Noireau (which is now the main part), La Chapelle-Engerbold, Lénault, Proussy, Saint-Germain-du-Crioult, and Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille.
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Exploring Condé-en-Normandie
Where is Condé-en-Normandie?
Condé-en-Normandie is part of a beautiful region called Suisse Normande. This area is known for its hills and valleys, which look a bit like Switzerland!
The town is made up of several smaller villages and hamlets. Some of these include Lénault, Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille, La Chapelle-Engerbold, Proussy, and Condé-sur-Noireau.
Rivers and Nature
Nature is very important here. Condé-en-Normandie shares a special conservation area called the Bassin de la Druance. This huge area helps protect plants and animals. It covers 5,729 hectares!
Three rivers flow through the town: the Tortillon, the la Druance, and the Noireau. There are also five smaller streams. These include La Blare, The Cresme, and The Vaux. The town is surrounded by many other communes, like Pontécoulant and Valdallière.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Condé-en-Normandie has changed over the years. In 1968, there were about 8,335 residents. By 2017, the population was around 6,634 people. As of 2022, about 6,018 people call Condé-en-Normandie home.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 8,335 | — |
| 1975 | 8,889 | +0.92% |
| 1982 | 8,805 | −0.14% |
| 1990 | 8,055 | −1.11% |
| 1999 | 7,595 | −0.65% |
| 2007 | 7,503 | −0.15% |
| 2012 | 7,260 | −0.66% |
| 2017 | 6,634 | −1.79% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Fun Places to Visit
Condé-en-Normandie has some interesting spots to explore.
Museums to Explore
- Musée Charles Léandre is a museum in Condé-sur-Noireau. It celebrates the artist Charles Lucien Léandre and other artists from the Normandy region.
- Musée de l'Imprimerie Typographique is another museum in Condé-sur-Noireau. It teaches visitors all about typographic printing.
Historic Buildings
The town has two buildings recognized as National Heritage Sites. This means they are very old and important!
- Galland-Duclos House is a private house from the 1700s. It became a protected monument in 1996.
- House on Grand Rue was listed as a monument in 1929. Sadly, it was destroyed during World War II.
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Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille Church
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Chateau dor bigny
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La Chapelle-Engerbold
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Saint-Gerbold church in La Chapelle Engerbold
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Saint Sauveur Church in Condé-sur-Noireau
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Condé-sur-Noireau Municipal lake with beach
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Hospice in Condé-sur-Noireau
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Monument dedicated to asbestos victims in Condé-sur-Noireau
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Famous Faces from Condé-en-Normandie
Many notable people have connections to Condé-en-Normandie:
- Jules Dumont d'Urville (1790–1842) was born here. He was a French explorer and naval officer. He explored the Pacific Ocean, Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica.
- Henri Duret (1849–1921) was also born in the area. He was a French neurologist. His work helped us understand the brain better, especially for early brain surgery.
- Maximilien Vox (1894–1974) was born here too. He was a French writer, cartoonist, and expert on typography.
- Michèle Fabien (1945–1999) was a Belgian writer. She is buried in the Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille cemetery.
Friends Around the World
Condé-en-Normandie has "twin towns" or "sister cities." This means they have special friendships with towns in other countries. They often visit each other and share cultures.
Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom (since 1980)
Elsenfeld, Germany (since 2004)
Past Friendships
Condé-en-Normandie was also twinned with:
Poggio Rusco, Italy (from 1999 to 2021)
See also
In Spanish: Condé-en-Normandie para niños
