SaintSeverCalvados

Saint-Sever-Calvados is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. It is located approximately 15 kilometers east of Caen, the prefecture of the department. The commune is part of the arrondissement of Caen and the canton of Évrecy.

The name "Saint-Sever" refers to Saint Severus, a 3rd-century bishop of Paris who is also known as Saint Severinus. The commune was originally known as Saint-Sever-de-Caen until it was renamed to Saint-Sever-Calvados in 1965 to avoid confusion with another commune named Saint-Sever in the Landes department.

The commune is known for its agricultural activities, particularly the production of apples and cider. The local economy also benefits from tourism, with visitors drawn to the commune's historic sites and natural beauty.

Saint-Sever-Calvados is home to several notable landmarks, including the Church of Saint-Sever, a 12th-century church that has been classified as a historic monument since 1926. The commune also features a castle, Château de Saint-Sever, which dates back to the 12th century and has been restored in recent years.

The commune has a population of around 1,000 people, and its inhabitants are known as Saint-Severais. The commune is served by the D601 road, which connects it to nearby towns and villages.