Les Authieux-Papion facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Les Authieux-Papion
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Part of Mézidon Vallée d'Auge
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 Les Authieux-Papion
Location in France
Les Authieux-Papion
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Mézidon Vallée d'Auge |
| Commune | Mézidon Vallée d'Auge |
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4.28 km2 (1.65 sq mi) |
| Population
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62 |
| • Density | 14.49/km2 (37.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14140
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| Elevation | 30–79 m (98–259 ft) (avg. 59 m or 194 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Les Authieux-Papion was a small village in France. It was located in the Calvados area, which is part of the Normandy region in north-western France. On January 1, 2017, Les Authieux-Papion joined with other villages to form a new, larger commune called Mézidon Vallée d'Auge. A "commune" is like a local town or village area in France.
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Where is Les Authieux-Papion?
Les Authieux-Papion is about 14 kilometers (about 9 miles) south-west of a town called Lisieux. It's also about 11 kilometers (about 7 miles) north-east of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives.
The village is surrounded by nature. There's a big forest to the south called the Bois des Authieux. Another large forest is in the north. The rest of the land around the village is mostly farmland.
A small river named the Viette flows through the middle of the area. It travels from east to west.
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| Bretteville-sur-Dives | Vieux-Pont-en-Auge |
Who was in charge?
A "mayor" is like the leader of a town or village. Here is a list of the mayors who led Les Authieux-Papion:
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| 1979 | 2017 | Jean-Pierre Perthuis |
How many people lived there?
In 2017, just before it merged, Les Authieux-Papion had 63 people living there. The number of people living in the village changed a lot over time. For example, in 1793, there were 222 people. By 1990, the population had dropped to just 53.
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What can you see there?
The main church in the village is called the Parish Church of Saint-Philbert. Inside this church, there is a very old statue from the 15th century. It shows the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus. This statue is considered an important historical object.
Images for kids
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The Town Hall, where local decisions were made.
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Apple trees growing in the area.
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The Church of Saint Philbert.
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The Statue of the Virgin and child inside the church.
See also
In Spanish: Les Authieux-Papion para niños
