Mairie déléguée de Saint-Julien-le-Faucon

Mairie déléguée de Saint-Julien-le-Faucon is the town hall of the former commune of Saint-Julien-le-Faucon, now a delegated commune within Mézidon Vallée d'Auge, in the Calvados department at the heart of Normandy's Pays d'Auge region.

What is a delegated commune, and why is there still a town hall here?

On 1 January 2017, fourteen communes — Saint-Julien-le-Faucon among them — merged administratively to form the new commune of Mézidon Vallée d'Auge. Each of the former communes kept its own identity as a "commune déléguée", complete with its own address, place on the map, and local town hall, known as a mairie déléguée. This arrangement is common under recent French territorial reform: smaller villages don't disappear from the map, they continue operating as a recognizable part of a larger administrative unit while keeping local services close to residents. The town hall of Saint-Julien-le-Faucon sits at 45 rue de Lisieux and remains the point of contact for residents' administrative matters in this part of the commune.

What can visitors see in Saint-Julien-le-Faucon?

The village's main landmark is the Église Saint Julien. The current building dates from the 19th century — the first stone was blessed on 18 July 1867. Its architectural details, including the chancel, point to a much older history of worship on the same site, likely reaching back to the 16th century and possibly to earlier Romanesque origins. The church can be visited from the outside, free of charge.

Saint-Julien-le-Faucon lies right in the heart of the Pays d'Auge, a region known for its rolling green meadows, apple orchards, and traditional Norman half-timbered buildings. This is the same countryside that gives France some of its best-known cheeses — Camembert, Livarot, and Pont-l'Évêque — and where generations of orchards have supplied apples for cider and Calvados, Normandy's traditional apple brandy.

What else is nearby?

Within easy reach of Saint-Julien-le-Faucon are the Abbaye de Sainte-Barbe-en-Auge and the Château de Canon, both notable stops on the Pays d'Auge heritage trail. Small as it is, the village makes a convenient base for exploring the surrounding villages and hamlets that today form the commune of Mézidon Vallée d'Auge together.

How do you get there, and where can you park?

Saint-Julien-le-Faucon is located in the Calvados department, in the Normandy region, with the postal code 14140. It sits along the roads connecting Lisieux to the interior of the Pays d'Auge, making it a convenient stop when touring the region by car. Given the village's small size, parking in the centre is rarely an issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint-Julien-le-Faucon still a separate commune? Not administratively — since 1 January 2017 it has been a delegated commune within Mézidon Vallée d'Auge, though it keeps its own town hall and local identity.

What is there to see in Saint-Julien-le-Faucon? The main sight is the 19th-century Église Saint Julien, whose chancel may date back to the 16th century. It can be visited from the outside, free of charge.

Where is the delegated commune's town hall located? The mairie déléguée is located at 45 rue de Lisieux.

What is the postal code for the village? Saint-Julien-le-Faucon uses the postal code 14140, in the Calvados department.