Terres de Druance facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Terres de Druance
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The church in Lassy
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 Terres de Druance
Location in France
Terres de Druance
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Condé-en-Normandie |
| Intercommunality | Intercom de la Vire au Noireau |
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37.19 km2 (14.36 sq mi) |
| Population
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895 |
| • Density | 24.066/km2 (62.33/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14357 /14770
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Terres de Druance is a special type of town in northwestern France. It is located in the Calvados area. This town was created on January 1, 2017. It was formed by joining three smaller towns: Lassy, Saint-Jean-le-Blanc, and Saint-Vigor-des-Mézerets. Lassy is the main center of Terres de Druance.
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Exploring the Geography of Terres de Druance
This town is part of a beautiful region known as Suisse Normande. It's famous for its rolling hills and green landscapes.
Villages and Hamlets in Terres de Druance
Terres de Druance is made up of several small communities. These include the villages and hamlets of:
- Saint-Jean-le-Blanc
- La Moissonnière
- Gournay
- Terres de Druance
- Saint-Vigor-des-Mézerets
Nature and Rivers in the Commune
Terres de Druance is home to a special nature area. It shares a large conservation site called the Bassin de la Druance. This area covers about 5,729 hectares and is protected under the Natura 2000 program.
The main river flowing through the town is the River Druance. There are also four smaller streams:
- The Pres Carreaux
- The Parcs
- The Vaux
- The Cresme
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Souleuvre en Bocage | Les Monts d'Aunay | |
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| Valdallière | Périgny |
Historical Places to Visit
Saint-Vigor Church: A Historic Landmark
One important historical site in Terres de Druance is the Eglise Saint-Vigor de Saint-Vigor-des-Mézerets. This church was built in the 1400s. It is considered a very important building. In 1928, it was officially recognized as a Monument historique. This means it is a protected national heritage site.
See also
In Spanish: Terres-de-Druance para niños
