Limey-Remenauville
Limey-Remenauville is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.
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 "Nativité-de-la-Vierge" Church in Limey | |
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Location of Limey-Remenauville 
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| Coordinates: 48°53′13″N 5°53′45″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Meurthe-et-Moselle |
| Arrondissement | Toul |
| Canton | Le Nord-Toulois |
| Intercommunality | Mad et Moselle |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | René Lorrain |
| Area 1 | 18.33 km2 (7.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 285 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 54316 /54470 |
| Elevation | 235–340 m (771–1,115 ft) (avg. 295 m or 968 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
History
Limey
The origin of the name "Limey" is said to come from the Celtic word "lemos" meaning "elm [tree]". This particular tree was previously common in the area but has since disappeared.
The town has several memorials from the First World War.
References
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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