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Les Authieux-sur-Calonne
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Les Authieux-sur-Calonne is located in France
Les Authieux-sur-Calonne
Les Authieux-sur-Calonne
Location in France
Les Authieux-sur-Calonne is located in Normandy
Les Authieux-sur-Calonne
Les Authieux-sur-Calonne
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Lisieux
Canton Blangy-le-Château
Intercommunality Blangy Pont-l'Évêque Intercom
Area
1
10.2 km2 (3.9 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
250
 • Density 24.5/km2 (63.5/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14032 /14130
Elevation 23–162 m (75–531 ft)
(avg. 136 m or 446 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-sur-Calonne is a small and charming commune in France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It is located in the beautiful Basse-Normandie region, which is in the northwest part of France. This commune is also part of the Calvados department.

About Les Authieux-sur-Calonne

Les Authieux-sur-Calonne is a quiet place with a small population. In 1999, about 250 people lived there. The commune covers an area of 10.2 square kilometers, which is about 4 square miles. It's a peaceful spot in the French countryside.

Location and Geography

This commune is found in the Calvados department. This area is known for its green landscapes and pretty villages. The land here is not completely flat. The elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 23 meters (about 75 feet) to 162 meters (about 531 feet). The average elevation is around 136 meters (about 446 feet).

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Les Authieux-sur-Calonne has a local government. The mayor helps lead the community. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Jean-Alain Charpentier. The commune is part of a larger group of towns called an "intercommunality." This group works together on things like public services. Les Authieux-sur-Calonne is part of the Blangy Pont-l'Évêque Intercom.

Landmarks and Sights

Even though it's a small commune, Les Authieux-sur-Calonne has some interesting buildings and places to see. These include its church and a chapel.

The Church of Saint Pierre

The main church in the commune is called the Church of Saint Pierre. Churches are often very old and important buildings in French villages. They are places where people gather and are often beautiful examples of local architecture.

The Chapel of Saint Meuf

There is also a special place called the Chapel of Saint Meuf. Chapels are smaller places of worship. The chapel has an interesting door, which is often a feature of old buildings. These historical sites tell us about the past of the commune.

Town Hall and War Memorial

The commune also has a Town Hall, or "Mairie" in French. This is where the local government offices are. There is also a War Memorial, which is a monument built to remember people from the area who served in wars. These memorials are important for remembering history.


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