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Touques
The church in Touques
The church in Touques
Coat of arms of Touques
Coat of arms
Touques is located in France
Touques
Touques
Location in France
Touques is located in Normandy
Touques
Touques
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Lisieux
Canton Honfleur-Deauville
Intercommunality Cœur Côte Fleurie
Area
1
8.13 km2 (3.14 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
3,731
 • Density 458.9/km2 (1,188.6/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14699 /
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Touques is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest part of France. It is found in the Calvados area, which is a "department" (like a county). This department is part of the Basse-Normandie region.

About Touques

Touques is a charming place with a rich history. It is known for its beautiful church, which you can see in the picture. The town is home to over 3,700 people.

Where is Touques Located?

Touques is situated in the Basse-Normandie region of France. This region is famous for its green landscapes and historical sites. It is in the Calvados department, which is named after a group of rocks near the coast.

Understanding French Geography

In France, a "region" is a large administrative area, similar to a state or province. A "department" is a smaller area within a region. Touques is part of the Calvados department, which is in the Basse-Normandie region.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest administrative division in France. Think of it like a local town or village. Each commune has its own local government and a mayor who helps run things.

The Role of the Mayor

The mayor of Touques is Colette Nouvel-Rousselot. The mayor is like the leader of the town. They work to make decisions that help the people living in the commune. This includes things like local services and community projects.

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