Ducey (French pronunciation: [dysɛ]) is a former commune in the Manche department in north-western France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Ducey-Les Chéris.[2] It is noted for its old bridge dating from 1613, which allowed pilgrims to cross the Sélune on the way to Mont Saint-Michel.[3]

Ducey
The Sélune at Ducey
The Sélune at Ducey
Coat of arms of Ducey
Location of Ducey
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Ducey is located in France
Ducey
Ducey
Ducey is located in Normandy
Ducey
Ducey
Coordinates: 48°37′12″N 1°17′17″W / 48.62°N 1.2881°W / 48.62; -1.2881
CountryFrance
RegionNormandy
DepartmentManche
ArrondissementAvranches
CantonPontorson
CommuneDucey-Les Chéris
Area
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11.21 km2 (4.33 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)[1]
2,543
 • Density230/km2 (590/sq mi)
DemonymDucéens
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code
50220
Elevation6–113 m (20–371 ft)
(avg. 15 m or 49 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

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References

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  1. ^ Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble des populations légales en 2019, INSEE
  2. ^ Arrêté préfectoral 25 November 2015 (in French)
  3. ^ "Ducey History". Office de Tourisme de Ducey. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2016.