Caux (; oc, Cauç) is a

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in the

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in southern

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Geography

Caux is a

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village located near

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The origin of the name "Caux" has two possible explanations: #It can come from

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"caus" which means "lime". This is possible because limestone is very present on the territory,

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are numerous; we find their remains at Sallèles and Maro Road. #The name can come from an expression of pre-Indo-European origin: "cal-so", that is to say rock, shelter. Indeed, on its base at 103 meters above sea level, Caux dominates the surroundings.

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Jean-Jacques Causse Jean-Jacques Causse (29 August 1751 – 15 April 1796) was killed in action at the Second Battle of Dego while commanding a First French Republic, French Republican infantry brigade. He joined the French Royal Army (1652-1830), French Royal Arm ...

Dom Bédos de Celles François-Lamathe Dom Bédos de Celles de Salelles (24 January 1709 – 25 November 1779) was a Benedictine monk best known for being a master pipe organ builder. Life and work He was born in Caux, Hérault, near Béziers, France. He was elect ...