Malans, Doubs Explained

Malans
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Malans 25.svg
Coordinates:47.0486°N 6.0317°W
Insee:25359
Postal Code:25330
Arrondissement:Besançon
Canton:Ornans
Mayor:Mickaël Nicolet[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Loue-Lison
Elevation Min M:370
Elevation Max M:595
Area Km2:10.49

Malans (in French pronounced as /malɑ̃/) is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.

Geography

Malans is located 3.5km (02.2miles) south of Amancey. Two streams pass through the commune: the Bietard and the Anchet.

The commune includes the villages of Saint Loup, Simorin, and Val Sainte Marie.

History

The history of the commune goes back to the monastery of Val Sainte Marie established in the 18th century. The monks eventually abandoned the monastery, but left numerous religious edifices and shrines.

Population

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 9 August 2021. fr.