Vire Normandie () is a
commune
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Administrative-territorial entities
* Commune (administrative division), a municipality or township
** Communes of ...
in the
Calvados
Calvados (, , ) is a brandy from Normandy in France, made from apples or pears, or from apples with pears.
History In France
Apple orchards and brewers are mentioned as far back as the 8th century by Charlemagne. The first known record of Nor ...
department and
Normandy
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region
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of north-western
France
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.
It was established on 1 January 2016 as a result of the merger of the former communes of
Vire
Vire () is a town and a former commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Vire Normandie.
Geography
The town is located on the river Vire. Much of i ...
(seat of the new municipality),
Coulonces,
Maisoncelles-la-Jourdan,
Roullours,
Saint-Germain-de-Tallevende-la-Lande-Vaumont,
Truttemer-le-Grand,
Truttemer-le-Petit and
Vaudry.
Vire Normandie is the
administrative centre (''chef-lieu'') of the
arrondissement of Vire.
Vire station has rail connections to Argentan, Paris and Granville.
Population
Twin towns – sister cities
Vire Normandie is
twinned with:
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Baunatal
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, Germany
*
Săcele
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, Romania
*
Santa Fe, Spain
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Totnes
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, England, United Kingdom
See also
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Communes of the Calvados department
References
2016 establishments in France
Communes of Calvados (department)
Populated places established in 2016
Subprefectures in France
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