Mézidon Vallée d'Auge (, literally ''Mézidon Valley of
Auge
In Greek mythology, Auge (; Ancient Greek: Αὐγή 'sunbeam, daylight, dawn') was the daughter of Aleus the king of Tegea in Arcadia, and the virgin priestess of Athena Alea. She was also the mother of the hero Telephus by Heracles.
Auge had ...
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commune
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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 ...
, northwestern
France
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. The municipality was established on 1 January 2017 by merger of the former communes of
Mézidon-Canon
Mézidon-Canon () is a former commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.
On 9 September 1972, Mézidon merged with Canon to create Mézidon-Canon. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the new commune Mé ...
Magny-le-Freule
Magny-le Freule () is a former commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the new commune Mézidon Vallée d'Auge.Le Mesnil-Mauger, Monteille,
Percy-en-Auge
Percy-en-Auge (, literally ''Percy in Auge'') is a former commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the new commune Mézidon Vallée d'Auge. It is the ancestral home ...
Vieux-Fumé
Vieux Fumé () is a former commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France
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