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Neuilly-la-Forêt was once a small town, known in France as a "commune." It is located in the northwest part of France, in a region called Basse-Normandie. It was also part of the Calvados area.

On January 1, 2017, Neuilly-la-Forêt joined with another town called Isigny-sur-Mer. This means Neuilly-la-Forêt is no longer a separate commune on its own.

About Neuilly-la-Forêt

Neuilly-la-Forêt was a small community in the Calvados department. This department is known for its beautiful countryside and historical sites. The region of Basse-Normandie is in the northwestern part of France. It is famous for its farming and dairy products.

Its History as a Commune

A "commune" is like a local government area in France. It is the smallest division of local government. For many years, Neuilly-la-Forêt had its own local government and mayor. It managed its own services for the people living there.

In 2017, many communes in France decided to merge. This helps them work together more easily and share resources. Neuilly-la-Forêt became part of Isigny-sur-Mer as part of this change.

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