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People's Party CDS-PP
Parliamentary Group
Assembly of the Republic-Palace of S. Bento-1249-068 Lisbon-Phone: 21391 9233-Fax: 21391 7456 Email: gp_pp@pp. parliamento.pt
DRAFT LAW NO. 708 /X/4.
Elevation of the Povoation of A-Dos-Francs to Villa
Exhibition of reasons
A-of-the-Francs situates 17 Kms of Queen's Caldas, the south-west of the county and is
limited to the north by the freguesias of S. Gregory of Fanadia and Vidais belonging to the Concelho
of Queen's Caldas and freguesia of A-of-Black belonging to the Concelho of Óbidos. The South
is limited by the freguesia of the Painting belonging to the Concelho of the Cadaval. To This is limited
by the freguesia of the Landal and the West by the freguesia of the Carvalhal belonging to the concelho of the
Bombarral. The freguesia encompasses the clusters of Casal Sobreiro, Green Village of Matos,
Salgueirinha, Marais de Strd Helena, Couples of the Palmeira, Couples of the Bica, Casal Pinheiro, Casais
of the Aramenha, Couples of the Sesmarias, Couples Gaiolas, Santa Susana, Broeiras and Carons.
Historical Summary
The-of-the-Francs has its origin in the twelfth century. According to the documents, this was a
of the lands given as commendation by D. Afonso Henriques to the Frankish crusaders who by return
of 1140 helped him in the conquest of Portugal. It is this, too, the explanation for the name of the
freguesia. That land that was donated to them would be granted as that of the Francs. The
french would stay connected to the history of this land. So it happened, with the encroachments
napoleonic commanded by Junot. The-of-the-Francs belonged to the concelain of Óbidos, but the
from the foundation of the hospital of the terms, the Queen's Caldas developed a lot and
have annexed diverse territories, one of which A-of-Francs. In the nineteenth century, this freguesia
played a key role in the movement and communications between people. Around here
passed, on the road Azambuja, the old diligence connecting Caldas from Queen to Lisbon, where
if they were to transport almost all the bathers who from Lisbon were going to treat themselves on the Caldas. With the
construction of the West Railway, decayed the old due diligence. Remains of that time the house
of the change of cattle, in the suitcase-laid in the Carons, vast building of excellent construction.
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Area and number of inhabitants
The Freguesia of A-of-Francs has a total area of 19.13 Km2 where they reside
approximately 1914 inhabitants. In economic terms, agriculture is the main
occupation of A-of-Francs. The excellent grounds provided, today as yesterday, the
amanho of the lands. Existing, however, some establishments of commerce and services.
As well as, furniture industry.
Heritage
The patrimonial values of A-of-Francs include still the parish church of S.
Silvestre. Refers to the " Artistic Inventory of Portugal ": temple without any fetion
architectural to mention. Interiorly does not have any adorn or artistic species that
deserve citation. It was calculated that it would have belonged to this ermida, the image of S. Silvestre,
Gothic sculpture, of wood, which now holds itself in the Church of Our Lady of the Pole of the
Queen's broilers.
Education, Culture, Health economic activity and Social Solidarity
Two kindergartens. School of Music Society of Musical Instruction of A-dos-
Francs. Cultural Association of Carons. Two posts of Health. Pharmacy with more
of 150 years. Center of Day.
Economic activities (main)
the Agriculture
the Civil Construction
Collectivities and Associations:
the Society of musical instruction culture and recreation of A of the Francs
the Cultural and Recreational Association of Carons
the party commission of the Bica Couples
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the sporting and cultural group of A of the Francs (football escorts for
children, with games all weekends)
Publishing infrastructures
Post office, banking agency, municipal swimming pool, agricultural cooperative and diverse
commercial establishments.
Conclusion
By the previously exposed it is quite patent that the Povoation of A-of-the-Francs brings everyone together
the legally required requirements, so that the elevation to the category of Vila is realized.
In the face of the exposed, the signatory Deputies understand that they are meeting the
requirements set out in Article 2, combined with the provisions of Article 14 of Law No 11/82,
of June 2, for the Povoation of A-of-Francs to be elevated to the category of Vila. In these
terms, considering that the Povoation of A-of-the-Francs fulfils the stipulated, the Deputies
below signed from the CDS-PP Parliamentary Group present, under the provisions
applicable constitutional and regimental, the following draft law:
Single article
The Settlement of A-of-the-Francs in the Queen's Caldas concelho, is elevated to the category of
Village.
Palace of S. Bento, March 31, 2009
The Deputies,