Cully, Calvados — former commune in Normandy, France

Location and setting

The village sat among farmland and rural roads typical of the region, with a pattern of small hamlets, pastures and lanes. Its position in the northwest of France placed it within reach of larger market towns and the Atlantic coast. For administrative purposes it was identified as a former commune until the consolidation in 2017.

History and administrative change

On 1 January 2017 Cully was merged into the new commune of Moulins en Bessin. This change followed a wider national trend in France of combining small communes into larger "communes nouvelles" to streamline local government and pool resources. The merger joined Cully with neighboring localities to form a single municipal administration.

Characteristics and local life

Like many small Norman villages, Cully is associated with rural activities such as mixed farming and local services. Architectural features in the area typically include stone or half-timbered houses and modest parish churches that reflect the region's long settlement history. The locality retains a quiet, village character valued by residents and visitors interested in rural Normandy.

Notes and further information

• Administrative status: former commune — see details.
• Region: historically Basse-Normandie, now part of Normandy.
• Department: Calvados.
• Geographic context: northwest France.