Brécey
Commune in Normandy, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brécey (French pronunciation: [bʁesɛ]) is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in northwestern France. It is located on the crossing of the D999 and D911 roads.
Commune in Normandy, France
Brécey | |
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View of Brécey and the Sée valley | |
Coordinates: 48°43′32″N 1°09′55″W | |
Country | France |
Region | Normandy |
Department | Manche |
Arrondissement | Avranches |
Canton | Isigny-le-Buat |
Intercommunality | CA Mont-Saint-Michel-Normandie |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Philippe Aubrays[1] |
Area 1 | 20.96 km2 (8.09 sq mi) |
Population | 2,168 |
• Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 50074 /50370 |
Elevation | 22–111 m (72–364 ft) (avg. 75 m or 246 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Amenities include a cultural centre and the Collège Pierre Aguiton.