Vieux-Pont () is a

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in the

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in north-western

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Geography

The commune is made up of the following collection of villages and hamlets, La Courcière, La Harlière, Troussel, Le Bois au Brun and Vieux-Pont. It is in size. The highest point in the commune is . The river Udon along with three streams, the Rouvray, la Harliere and the Moulin de Besnard are the four watercourses that traverse the commune.

Notable buildings and places

National heritage sites

Manor known as Le Désert a 17th century Manor house, used for meetings by the

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during the

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, was classified as a

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in 1995.

Geography

Notable buildings and places

National heritage sites

See also