Vieille-Église facts for kids
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Vieille-Église is a small place in France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local town or village area. You can find Vieille-Église in the northern part of France.
Where is Vieille-Église?
Vieille-Église is located in a part of France called the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. A region is a large area, like a state or province. Within this region, it is part of the Pas-de-Calais department. A department is a smaller administrative area, a bit like a county. So, Vieille-Église is in the Pas-de-Calais department, which is in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, all in the north of France.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest area for local government. It is like a town or a village, along with the land around it. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council. These people help manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. Vieille-Église is one of many thousands of communes across France.
The Pas-de-Calais Department
The Pas-de-Calais department is named after the Pas de Calais strait. This is a narrow part of the English Channel that separates France from England. The department is known for its history and its connection to the sea. Many towns and villages, including Vieille-Église, are found here.
