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Saint-Julien-le-Faucon
Former rectory
Former rectory
Coat of arms of Saint-Julien-le-Faucon
Coat of arms
Saint-Julien-le-Faucon is located in France
Saint-Julien-le-Faucon
Saint-Julien-le-Faucon
Location in France
Saint-Julien-le-Faucon is located in Normandy
Saint-Julien-le-Faucon
Saint-Julien-le-Faucon
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Lisieux
Canton Mézidon-Canon
Intercommunality Vallée d'Auge
Area
1
3.22 km2 (1.24 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
582
 • Density 180.7/km2 (468.1/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14600 /14140
Elevation 29–73 m (95–240 ft)
(avg. 33 m or 108 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Julien-le-Faucon was a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It was part of the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region. This charming place was known for its quiet, rural setting.

About Saint-Julien-le-Faucon

Where was it located?

Saint-Julien-le-Faucon was found in the Basse-Normandie region of France. This region is in the northwest part of the country. It was also part of the Calvados department. A department is like a county in some other countries.

What is a commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. Saint-Julien-le-Faucon was one of these small towns.

Becoming part of a new town

On January 1, 2017, Saint-Julien-le-Faucon joined with several other communes. They all merged together to form a new, larger commune. This new commune is called Mézidon Vallée d'Auge. So, Saint-Julien-le-Faucon is no longer a separate commune. It is now a part of Mézidon Vallée d'Auge.

Who was the mayor?

Before it merged, the mayor of Saint-Julien-le-Faucon was Marcel James. He was in charge from 2008 to 2014. The mayor helps run the town and makes decisions for the people living there.

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