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Feuguerolles-Bully is a small place in the northwest of France. It's known as a commune, which is like a town or village with its own local government.

Feuguerolles-Bully is located in a larger area called Calvados, which is a department. You can think of a department as being similar to a county in some other countries. Above the department level, Calvados is part of the Basse-Normandie region. A region is a bigger area that groups several departments together.

So, to sum it up, Feuguerolles-Bully is a commune, found in the Calvados department, which is part of the Basse-Normandie region in France.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. It's like a local community or town. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They make decisions about things like local schools, roads, and services for the people living there. France has many thousands of communes, from very small villages to big cities like Paris.

Departments and Regions

France is divided into different levels of administration to help manage the country.

  • Departments: These are larger areas than communes. They handle things like social services, local roads, and some public buildings. Each department has a main city called a prefecture.
  • Regions: These are the largest administrative areas within France. They are made up of several departments. Regions focus on bigger plans like economic development, transportation, and education for their whole area.

Feuguerolles-Bully is located in the Calvados department, which is famous for its beautiful countryside and historical sites, especially those related to World War II. The Basse-Normandie region, where Calvados is found, is known for its green landscapes, dairy farms, and delicious local products.

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