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The coat of arms for Rocques

Rocques is a small area in France. It is called a commune. You can find Rocques in the northwest of France. It is part of the region called Basse-Normandie. Rocques is also in a department named Calvados.

What is a Commune?

A commune is like a small town or village. It is the smallest way to divide land in France. Each commune has its own local government. This government helps manage things for the people living there. France has many thousands of communes. Rocques is one of them.

Where is Rocques Located?

Rocques is in the Calvados department. This department is in the Basse-Normandie region. Basse-Normandie is in the northwest part of France. This area is known for its green landscapes and history. Rocques is near the city of Lisieux.

The Coat of Arms

Every commune, like Rocques, often has a special symbol. This symbol is called a coat of arms. It is like a unique badge for the area. The coat of arms for Rocques is shown at the top of this page. These symbols often tell a story about the commune's history or its local features.

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