Country France Department Seine-Maritime Intercommunality CREA Area 6.47 km² Arrondissement Rouen | Region Normandy Canton Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf Population (2006) 5,824 Local time Tuesday 9:34 PM | |
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Cléon is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region in northern France.
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Map of 76410 Cl%C3%A9on, France
This city is known for its Renault factory, which manufactures engines and gearboxes.
The name of the city will be used to name two engines iconic car brand Renault, the mythical "Cléon-Fonte engine" and "Cléon-Alu Engine". For collectors of vintage cars, the name "Cléon" refers primarily to these two engines that drive their vehicles collections.
Geography
A small town situated inside a meander of the river Seine some 11 miles (18 km) south of Rouen, at the junction of the D7 and the D144 roads. The French car manufacturer Renault has its principal engine and gearbox factory within the commune’s territory, covering an area of 135 hectares (330 acres).
Places of interest
References
Cléon Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA