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Vaudry was once a small local area, known as a 'commune,' located in the northwest of France. It was found in the region called Basse-Normandie, within the Calvados department. Think of a commune as a local administrative area, similar to a small town or village.

Where Was Vaudry Located?

Vaudry was situated in the northwest part of France. This area is known for its beautiful countryside and rich history. The region it belonged to was Basse-Normandie, which means "Lower Normandy." Normandy is a famous part of France, known for its D-Day landing beaches and delicious apples.

Calvados Department

Within Basse-Normandie, Vaudry was part of the Calvados department. A department in France is like a county or a larger administrative area. Calvados is also famous for a type of apple brandy that shares its name.

What Happened to Vaudry?

On January 1, 2016, Vaudry joined with other nearby communes to form a new, larger commune called Vire-Normandie. This kind of merger happens when smaller towns or areas decide to combine their resources and administration to work more efficiently together. So, Vaudry no longer exists as a separate commune, but its history and people are now part of Vire-Normandie.

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