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Crowland
Twinning Association
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Crowland
Twinning Association signed its charter with Parigne L Eveque in October
1993, and ratified it in Crowland in October 1994.
Parigne L Eveque
established since the 6th centuray is a small town of about 4,400 persons
about 9 miles to the south east of Le Mans. The area is rural with pine
woods, a large lake and many miles of footpaths. Its church was founded
by St Julian but destryed by the Normans. Bishop Avesguad built the
present church in the 10th century , though the round tower dates from
the 16th century. In the cemetery there is a little chapel with a round
tower known as " the Lantern of the Dead" which used to house
a lantern which acted as a beacon for pilgrims on their way to St James
of Compostella. Although life still centres largely on agriculture-with two agricultural shows organised each year-many other trades are represented in the town and there is also a wide range of shops , a full complement of medical facilities and residential accomodation for senoir citizens. There are good facilities for sports, leisure and culture and an annual exhibition of paintings is held, as well as a carnival each February. For Crowland http://www.Crowlandtwinning.org.uk Click to access
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