Caudebec-en-Caux

Caudebec -en- Caux is a municipality with 2266 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in France. It is situated in the Seine -Maritime in Normandy.

Geography

Caudebec -en- Caux is situated about 50 kilo Menter northwest of Rouen on the right side of the Seine., Called The tidal bore in the estuary of the Seine ' Mascaret ', was once well observed from here. The expansion of industry polder towards Harfleur, the nature of the estuary, however, has changed so that the natural spectacle now probably belongs to the past.

Since 1977 Caudebec -en- Caux is connected to the Pont de Brotonne, one of the three His - bridges that were built from 1960 to downriver from Rouen to facilitate the connection between the Pays de Caux and the A13 motorway, which previously only was ensured with several ferries.

History

Caudebec -en- Caux is one of the many places in Normandy, whose name derives from the altskandinavischen language. Caldebec 1025 called " cold brook " corresponds to " Caldbeck " (England, Cumberland, Caldebeck 1060 ) < kald bekkr on Old Norse. There is a second Caudebec the Seine valley, not far from Elbeuf: Caudebec -les- Elbeuf.

Attractions

Outstanding because of its architecture is the church of the city, a building from the 15th and early 16th century. Around its upper balustrades is in Gothic letters a part of the Magnificat. The impressive west portal of the church, its ornate stained-glass windows and the decorations of the spire make it one of the most beautiful buildings in the diocese of Rouen.

  • Furthermore, can be found in the city: the Maison des Templars ( home of the Knights Templar ) from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The building was obtained from a purpose to life the called Club and houses a small museum with archaeological objects of local cultural history. In addition, it is a rarity as a home of this era.
  • A former prison from the 14th century.
  • Hôtel du Bailli, a townhouse.
  • The Hôtel de Ville (town hall), which was built around 1800.
  • Shoreline constructions ( Les Quais ).
  • The Musée de la Marine de Seine, which deals with the history of river navigation.
  • In front of the gates of the city a short piece of shore road between Caudebec -en- Caux and Saint groove wall, which crosses the Pont de Brotonne, a high cable-stayed bridge.
  • The Monument du Latham 47, a giant aircraft Monument commemorating fatal Roald Amundsen Flight 1928
  • The Abbey of Saint- wall groove in nearby Saint- wall groove - Rançon.

Economy

The industry consists mainly of leather tanneries and grain producers. The small port is used for handling coal, animals and agriculture products.

Twinning

With the German city of Nettetal in North Rhine-Westphalia and the English Uppingham in the East Midlands Caudebec -en- Caux in a partnership.

Arrondissement Arrondissement of Rouen Cantons of France Canton of Caudebec-en-Caux Postal codes in France A13 autoroute Fontenelle Abbey
170079
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