Saint-Contest
Template:Infobox French commune
Saint-Contest (Template:IPA) is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.
History
Excavations at the Clos de Bitot site in 1984 uncovered four Gaulish kilns and evidence of domestic animal use, particularly dogs. Additionally, a Roman villa was identified through aerial photography in 1987, suggesting significant historical occupation.
The name Saint-Contest is derived from Saint Contest, who served as the Bishop of Bayeux between 480 and 513. The local church, dating back to the 11th century, was granted to the Abbey of Ardenne in 1207 by Gautier d'Aignaux, the then lord of Saint-Contest.
The commune was a strategic point during Operation Charnwood in July 1944, leading to extensive damage and loss of life.
Population
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Administration
Mayors of Saint-Contest
| From | To | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
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| check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }} | check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }} | Denis Desynder | Independent |
| check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }} | check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }} | Stéphanie Yon-Courtin | DVD |
International relations
Saint-Contest is twinned with:
Notable people
- François-Dominique Barberie de Saint-Contest (1701–1754): Marquis of Saint-Contest and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1751 to 1754.