Saint-Vaast-en-Auge is a former commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. Located within the geographical area known as the Pays d'Auge, it was a small rural municipality before its administrative reorganization.
Geography The commune was situated in the heart of the Pays d'Auge, a region renowned for its rolling hills, traditional Norman architecture, apple orchards, and production of cider, Calvados, and cheeses. Its landscape is characteristic of this part of Normandy, primarily agricultural with scattered hamlets and small villages.
History On 1 January 2017, Saint-Vaast-en-Auge merged with several other communes to form the new commune of Mézidon Vallée d'Auge. Following this merger, Saint-Vaast-en-Auge became a commune déléguée (delegated commune) within the larger administrative entity, retaining some local identity but no longer functioning as an independent municipality. The name "Saint-Vaast" refers to Saint Vedast, a common patron saint in northern France, while "en-Auge" specifies its location within the Pays d'Auge.
Demographics Like many rural communes in France, Saint-Vaast-en-Auge maintained a relatively small population throughout its history as an independent commune. Its economy was historically based on agriculture, reflecting the wider characteristics of the Pays d'Auge region.