Auderville

Auderville is a commune with 261 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) in the department of Manche in Basse-Normandie region. It belongs to the Communauté de communes Local Government Association de la Hague.

Geography

Auderville is the Norman church, which is located at the westernmost. Auderville is located on the northwest side of the Cape La Hague on the English Channel, 800 meters west of the neighboring municipality of Saint- Germain -des- Vaux and 24 kilometers northwest of Cherbourg- Octeville. The hamlet of La Roche, La Haye and Goury belong to the community. Off the coast of La Hague, the Raz Blanchard, one of the strongest tidal currents in Europe runs. The municipality is located on the peninsula of Cotentin, in the Armorican Massif, north of Jobourg. Cadomian granites come for the digestion.

History

From 1656 until the French Revolution ( 1789-1799 ) was the family Coulon de Couvert owned by the village Auderville. You got the right to all the valuable parts to salvage from shipwrecks and keep them. Shipwrecks were not uncommon due to the Raz Blanchard.

Attractions

The Phare de la Hague was built in 1834 by Charles -Félix Morice de la Rue ( 1800-1880 ). Since 1837 he serves as a lighthouse. It is 52 meters high. The lighting system was changed several times. The first lamp was operated with vegetable oil, from 1890 a naphtha lamp was fitted with six wicks and kerosene from 1905 was used. In the same year a metal staircase was installed. Since 1910, the tower can emit acoustic signals. Since 1971, the tower is operated electrically. In 1989, the tower was automated and the last three guards sided yet to May 1990 their service.

The Church of Auderville was built in the 12th century, from the time the nave and bell tower have been preserved. The ceiling of the nave is covered with wainscoting ( paneling ). The choir dates from the 13th century.

Economy

Auderville is of pastures, fields and surrounded by the sea. Major lines of business of Audervillais are the Breeding of cattle and domestic sheep. There is a small harbor and a station of the Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer (National Lifeboat Society) in Goury. In Auderville there are several Chambre d' hôtes (bed and breakfast ).