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Les Autels-Saint-Bazile is located in France
Les Autels-Saint-Bazile
Les Autels-Saint-Bazile
Location in France
Les Autels-Saint-Bazile is located in Normandy
Les Autels-Saint-Bazile
Les Autels-Saint-Bazile
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Lisieux
Canton Livarot-Pays-d'Auge
Commune Livarot-Pays-d'Auge
Area
1
5.53 km2 (2.14 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
49
 • Density 8.86/km2 (22.95/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code
14140
Elevation 81–226 m (266–741 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Les Autels-Saint-Bazile was once a small town (called a "commune") located in the Calvados area of Normandy, a region in north-western France. On January 1, 2016, this commune joined with others to form a new, larger town called Livarot-Pays-d'Auge.

Exploring the Geography of Les Autels-Saint-Bazile

Les Autels-Saint-Bazile is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) south-east of Caen. It is also 28 kilometers (17 miles) south-west of Lisieux. The eastern and southern edges of this area form the border between the Calvados and Orne departments.

Roads and Rivers in the Area

You can reach the village by taking the D38 road from Heurtevent in the north. This road goes through the village and continues south. The D155 road comes from the north and runs along the north-eastern side. It then continues south towards Le Renouard. The D38A road goes east from the village to meet the D155. Another road, the D111, passes south through the western part of the area. The land here is a mix of forests and farms.

The Monne river forms the eastern border of the area. It flows north-east and joins the Vie river further north. A small, unnamed stream starts in the middle of the area and flows east to join the Monne. The Aubette river forms the western border of the western part of the area. The Ruisseau de Clermont stream begins in the west and flows north to join the Aubette.

Understanding Local Government: Mayors of Les Autels-Saint-Bazile

The local government of a commune is led by a Mayor. A mayor is like the head of the town council. They help manage the town's daily life and make decisions for its people. Here is a list of some of the people who served as mayor for Les Autels-Saint-Bazile:

From To Name
1922 1924 Firmin Lemarchand
1959 2001 Bernard Lemarchand
2001 2016 Xavier Lemarchand

Population Changes in Les Autels-Saint-Bazile

In 2017, the area that was once Les Autels-Saint-Bazile had 50 people living there. The number of people living in a place changes over time. This is called demography.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1793 75 —    
1800 59 −3.37%
1806 70 +2.89%
1821 81 +0.98%
1831 86 +0.60%
1836 178 +15.66%
1841 188 +1.10%
1846 184 −0.43%
1851 171 −1.45%
1856 155 −1.95%
1861 164 +1.14%
1866 165 +0.12%
1872 151 −1.47%
1876 179 +4.34%
1881 170 −1.03%
1886 173 +0.35%
1891 161 −1.43%
1896 144 −2.21%
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1901 157 +1.74%
1906 140 −2.27%
1911 139 −0.14%
1921 119 −1.54%
1926 118 −0.17%
1931 124 +1.00%
1936 113 −1.84%
1946 142 +2.31%
1954 113 −2.82%
1962 105 −0.91%
1968 95 −1.65%
1975 72 −3.88%
1982 63 −1.89%
1990 52 −2.37%
1999 51 −0.22%
2007 46 −1.28%
2012 49 +1.27%
Figures of 1831 and earlier are for Saint-Bazile, before the merger with Les Autels-en-Auge.
Source: EHESS and INSEE

Culture and History: Exploring Heritage

Les Autels-Saint-Bazile has some interesting historical items, especially in its church.

Religious Heritage: The Church of Saint Basile

The Parish Church of Saint Basile is an important historical building. It holds two special items that are officially recognized as historical objects. These items are protected because they are very old and important to the area's history.

  • A Consecrated water bowl with water-sprinkler (from the 17th century)Logo monument historique - noir sans texte.svg
  • A Statue: Virgin and child (from the 15th century)Logo monument historique - noir sans texte.svg

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