Sully, Calvados facts for kids
Sully is a small place in France, called a commune. It is located in the northwest part of the country. Sully is part of the Calvados area, which is a department, and it's also in the Basse-Normandie region. Think of a commune as a small town or village, a department as a county, and a region as a larger state or province.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. It's like a local government unit for a town or village. Each commune has a mayor and a local council that manage things like schools, roads, and local services. Sully is one of many communes in France.
Where is Calvados?
Calvados is one of the 96 departments in mainland France. It is located in the Normandy region. The department is named after a group of rocks off its coast. Calvados is known for its beautiful countryside, historic sites, and apple cider. The main city in Calvados is Caen.
The Basse-Normandie Region
Basse-Normandie, or Lower Normandy, was one of the 27 regions of France. In 2016, it merged with the Upper Normandy region to form the new, larger Normandy region. This area is famous for its history, including the D-Day landings during World War II. It has green landscapes, farms, and a long coastline.
