Oldest Cities in Normandy

Top 85 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Normandy

1 Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf 42.3

2 Verneuil-sur-Avre 42.3

3 La Ferté-Macé 42.3

4 Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville 42.3

5 Valognes 42.3

6 Honfleur 42.3

7 Harfleur 42.3

8 Sainte-Adresse 42.3

9 Eu 42.3

10 Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf 42.3

11 Bihorel 42.3

12 Carentan 42.3

13 Petit-Couronne 42.3

14 Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon 42.3

15 Darnétal 42.3

16 Ouistreham 42.3

17 Falaise 42.3

18 Avranches 42.3

19 Grand-Couronne 42.3

20 Ifs 42.3

21 Les Andelys 42.3

22 Coutances 42.3

23 Dives-sur-Mer 42.3

24 Agneaux 42.3

25 Saint-Valery-en-Caux 42.3

26 La Glacerie 42.3

27 Douvres-la-Délivrande 42.3

28 Pacy-sur-Eure 42.3

29 Saint-Marcel 42.3

30 Neufchâtel-en-Bray 42.3

31 Le Trait 42.3

32 Querqueville 42.3

33 Trouville-sur-Mer 42.3

34 Pont-Audemer 42.3

35 Malaunay 42.3

36 Le Tréport 42.3

37 Cléon 42.3

38 Pavilly 42.3

39 Condé-sur-Noireau 42.3

40 Le Mesnil-Esnard 42.3

41 Gournay-en-Bray 42.3

42 Colombelles 42.3

43 Gaillon 42.3

44 Vernon 42.3

45 Argentan 42.3

46 Tourlaville 42.3

47 Équeurdreville-Hainneville 42.3

48 Louviers 42.3

49 Saint-Lô 42.3

50 Fécamp 42.3

51 Le Petit-Quevilly 42.3

52 Mont-Saint-Aignan 42.3

53 Hérouville-Saint-Clair 42.3

54 Lisieux 42.3

55 Flers 42.3

56 Le Grand-Quevilly 42.3

57 Cherbourg 42.3

58 Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray 42.3

59 Sotteville-lès-Rouen 42.3

60 Alençon 42.3

61 Dieppe 42.3

62 Évreux 42.3

63 Caen 42.3

64 Rouen 42.3

65 Barentin 42.3

66 Lillebonne 42.3

67 Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf 42.3

68 Déville-lès-Rouen 42.3

69 Yvetot 42.3

70 Oissel-sur-Seine 42.3

71 Mondeville 42.3

72 Gisors 42.3

73 Bernay 42.3

74 Maromme 42.3

75 Bolbec 42.3

76 Le Havre 42.3

77 Bois-Guillaume 42.3

78 Val-de-Reuil 42.3

79 Granville 42.3

80 Vire 42.3

81 Canteleu 42.3

82 Bayeux 42.3

83 Montivilliers 42.3

84 Octeville 42.3

85 Elbeuf 42.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Normandy often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf has a median age of 42.3 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf's residents are over 42.3 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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