Condé-sur-Noireau facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Condé-sur-Noireau
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Part of Condé-en-Normandie
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 Condé-sur-Noireau
Location in France
Condé-sur-Noireau
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Calvados | |
| Arrondissement | Vire | |
| Canton | Condé-en-Normandie | |
| Commune | Condé-en-Normandie | |
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12.53 km2 (4.84 sq mi) | |
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4,488 | |
| • Density | 358.18/km2 (927.7/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
14110
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| Elevation | 72–173 m (236–568 ft) (avg. 84 m or 276 ft) |
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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-sur-Noireau was a town in northwestern France. It was located in the Calvados area, which is part of the Normandy region. The town was situated right on the Noireau River.
In 2016, Condé-sur-Noireau joined with other towns to form a new, larger community called Condé-en-Normandie. As of 2019, about 4,488 people lived there.
A Glimpse into History
Condé-sur-Noireau has an interesting past. In the 1400s, during the Hundred Years' War, the town was taken over by the English. It belonged to a famous English knight named Sir John Fastolf. He lived from 1380 to 1459 and owned Caister Castle in Norfolk, England.
Later, a Spanish soldier for hire, known as a mercenary, named François de Surienne, launched an attack from Condé-sur-Noireau. This attack was on a town called Fougères in Brittany. This event was a big deal because it led to the French king, Charles VII, invading English Normandy. This invasion helped bring the long Hundred Years' War to an end.
Geography and Nature
Condé-sur-Noireau is located in a beautiful area often called Suisse Normande. This name means "Norman Switzerland." It's called this because the landscape has rolling hills and valleys, much like parts of Switzerland. It's a popular spot for outdoor activities.
Town Partnerships
Condé-sur-Noireau has special friendships with towns in other countries. These are called "sister city" or "twinned" partnerships. They help people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
The town is twinned with:
- Ross-on-Wye, a town in the United Kingdom. This partnership started in 1978.
- Poggio Rusco, a town in Italy. This partnership began in 2000.
See also
In Spanish: Condé-sur-Noireau para niños
