Candas

For the parish in Asturias, Spain, see Candás.
Candas
Candas

Coordinates: 50°06′29″N 2°15′37″E / 50.1081°N 2.2603°ECoordinates: 50°06′29″N 2°15′37″E / 50.1081°N 2.2603°E
Country France
Region Picardy
Department Somme
Arrondissement Amiens
Canton Bernaville
Intercommunality Bernavillois
Government
 • Mayor (2001–2008) Dominique Hersin
Area1 17.27 km2 (6.67 sq mi)
Population (2006)2 1,011
 • Density 59/km2 (150/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 80168 / 80750
Elevation 97–166 m (318–545 ft)
(avg. 146 m or 479 ft)

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Candas is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.

Geography

Candas is situated on the D31 and D49 crossroads, some 21 miles (34 km) north of Amiens.

Places of interest

The sails stopped turning in 1923, on the death of the last miller, Louis Fanchon (who acquired the mill in 1882). The building was left to nature, and was soon covered in moss and grass, with bushes growing through every opening. Much of the structure began to crumble. After more than 10 years restoration, thanks to the dynamism of the 'Association de Sauvegarde du Patrimoine de Candas, the mill is now open to the public. There’s a guided tour and demonstrations of flour production.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Le moulin de Candas, Pierre Desbureaux, « Le Généalogiste Picard » n° 103 (premier trimestre 2003), page 20 - ISBN|0767-3752

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