Malloué — former commune in Calvados, Normandy, France

Geography and characteristics

The locality lies within the bocage landscapes typical of inland Normandy: mixed small fields, hedgerows and wooded patches that shape local agriculture and biodiversity. The area around Malloué has traditionally supported livestock and mixed farming, and its settlement pattern reflects a low-density rural community of lanes, homesteads and a central hamlet.

Administrative history

On 1 January 2016, Malloué ceased to exist as an independent commune when it was merged into the newly created commune of Souleuvre-en-Bocage. This change occurred as part of a broader nationwide effort to consolidate municipal structures and improve local public services. The same period saw the former administrative region of Basse-Normandie integrated into the larger Normandy region.

Importance and further information

Although Malloué was small, its history and landscape are representative of rural Normandy: agricultural life, local heritage and ties to nearby market towns. For administrative definitions and local records consult the relevant departmental or municipal resources linked above. Key points:

• Former status: commune
• Department: Calvados
• Merged into: Souleuvre-en-Bocage