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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Saint-Martin-de-Mieux

Saint-Martin-de-Mieux (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ maʁtɛ̃ mjø] ) is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.

Geography

The commune of Saint-Martin-de-Mieux is part of the area known as Suisse Normande.

The commune is made up of the following collection of villages and hamlets, Saint-Martin-de-Mieux, Vallembras, Bel-air, Le Bas Tertre, La Roche and Le Mesnil Floux.

The commune has two rivers the Baize and the Ante.

Notable Buildings & places

  • Saint-Vigor parish church is a 17th-century church within the commune. It is a popular tourist destination as it was rescued from ruin by artist Kyoji Takubo, who renovated it during the 1990's by mixing art with tradition.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962218—    
1968225+3.2%
1975238+5.8%
1982297+24.8%
1990379+27.6%
1999356−6.1%
2008411+15.4%

See also