Bessin
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Bessin(French pronunciation:[bɛsɛ̃]) is an area inNormandy,France, corresponding to the territory of theBajocasses,aGallictribe from whomBayeux,its main town, takes its name.
History
[edit]The territory was annexed by thecount of Rouenin 924.
The Bessin corresponds to the formerdiocese of Bayeux,which was incorporated into theCalvadosdépartementfollowing theFrench Revolution.
Ecology
[edit]Part of the Bessin is now administered as a national park for its importance as marshland.
References
[edit]49°20′00″N0°37′00″W/ 49.3333°N 0.616667°W
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