Fontenai-sur-Orne facts for kids
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Fontenai-sur-Orne
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 Fontenai-sur-Orne
Location in France
Fontenai-sur-Orne
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Orne |
| Arrondissement | Argentan |
| Canton | Argentan-Ouest |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes du Pays d'Argentan |
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6.51 km2 (2.51 sq mi) |
| Population
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254 |
| • Density | 39.02/km2 (101.05/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Fontenois |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
61173 /61200
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| Elevation | 147–193 m (482–633 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Fontenai-sur-Orne was a small village in France. It was located in the Orne department, which is part of the Normandy region. In 2006, about 254 people lived there. The village covered an area of 6.51 square kilometers (about 2.5 square miles).
On January 1, 2018, Fontenai-sur-Orne joined with other nearby villages to form a new, larger commune called Écouché-les-Vallées. A commune is like a local government area or a town.
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History and Landmarks
Fontenai-sur-Orne has some interesting old buildings. The village's church, called Saint-Martin, was built a long time ago in a classical style.
Church Features
The church has a special entrance on its west side. This part was built in the 1500s. Inside, you can see statues of the Virgin Mary that were made in the 1700s.
Underground Cave
Near the church, there is an old stone cave. It is built underground with a curved, vaulted ceiling. This cave is located in the presbytery, which is the house where the church's priest used to live.
Life in Fontenai-sur-Orne
The people of Fontenai-sur-Orne mainly worked in farming. They did "mixed farming," which means they grew different crops and raised animals. They also raised birds.
Local Celebrations
Every year, the village used to have a special party. This local event was held on the third Sunday of July. It was a time for the community to come together and celebrate.
See also
In Spanish: Fontenai-sur-Orne para niños
