Merville-Franceville-Plage (French pronunciation: [mɛʁvil fʁɑ̃svil plaʒ] ⓘ) is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.
Geography
Merville-Franceville-Plage, more usually called Franceville, is situated on the Côte Fleurie, 6 km from Cabourg and 14 km (8.7 mi) from Caen. Merville Franceville is located on the right/east side of the Baie de l'Orne.
The back country is a plain, favourable to cereal cultivation and dairy cattle.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,046 | — |
| 1975 | 1,184 | +1.79% |
| 1982 | 1,309 | +1.44% |
| 1990 | 1,317 | +0.08% |
| 1999 | 1,521 | +1.61% |
| 2007 | 1,753 | +1.79% |
| 2012 | 2,196 | +4.61% |
| 2017 | 2,169 | −0.25% |
| Source: INSEE[3] | ||
Climate
The commune has a maritime climate : Winters are warm and summers rarely suffer from excessive heat.
Sights
- Redoute de Merville, fortification edified on Vauban's plans in 1779. Rediscovered by the occupying forces during the Second World War.
- The Merville Gun Battery (Batterie de Merville) is an historic site situated on the eastern flank of the landing area codenamed Sword. Lieutenant-Colonel Terence Otway, and the 9th Parachute Battalion, neutralized the German battery during the Battle of Merville Gun Battery on 6 June prior to the beach landings.
Tourism
Merville Franceville is attractive for families, thanks to the various beach activities and excursions in the back-country.
This town is famous for being a good spot for kite surfing.
Twin towns
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
Photos
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Town hall -
seafront -
low tide -
footpath to the beach -
miniature golf -
former railway station now solicitor office
External links
- (fr-en) Tourist Office Website
- (fr-en) City council website
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