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Surroundings
of Montfarville
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Tatihou
Island:
fortified in the 18th century
: its marine museum, its bird sanctuary, concerts
Island off
St Vaast la Hougue and Reville
SAINT VASST LA HOUGUE
it will be translated soon thank you for your comprehension
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The
Vast,
A peaceful valley along the Saire
stream, shady paths in the countryside, famous for its homemade
butter fluffy brioche pastry.
A history of the Vast
in PDF
The Vast is a charming clearing in the woods between Boutron,
Pepinvast and Boisnet .
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Barfleur,
A typical fishing harbour, a
favourite of William the Conqueror's, sandy beaches, rocks,
exquisite architecture, antique shops, handicraft center,
shopping center, restaurants, banks, doctor's
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Located south of Montfarville,
Reville is a larger village (2500
acres - 1300 inhabitants
.in 1932).
A few historical facts about Reville (pdf)
What to see, what to visit: St
martin's church (12th - 15th century), Crasvillerie Manor
House, Houguet Manor House, Cabourg Farmhouse, St Eloi's
chapel, Crasville mansion or the mill ( both are private
properties). The local vegetable production at Houguet,
La verdura, on regular visits on Thursdays in summer
Discover: the signposted footpath
"reville's local heritage" is a 10 km/3 hours'
walk, Jonville beach( facing south), sailing and windsurfing
facilities at jonville, seafood collecting and fishing along
the beach, poney club and riding facilities at the Val de
Saire center, Le Richelieu cinema house (2 halls)
The church was built on a 12
m high hillock, the steeple can therefore be seen from far
around. The granite norman style chancel and aisles underwent
sorry restaurations; the nave and the tower date from the
end of the 14th century, the St James's chapel from the
15th century and the Holy Virgin's chapel from the 19th
century.
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Gatteville,
The second highest lighthouse in France, can be visited
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Cherbourg :
visit the harbour by boat, the Sea World City, the Roule Fort,
the D Day and liberation museum, the arsenal, shops, cinemas
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