Gatteville-le-Phare

Husband Ville- le-Phare is a commune with 486 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Manche in Basse-Normandie region, which is known for its distinctive lighthouse, which was built on the Pointe de Barfleur.

Toponymy

The name is derived from the Germanic name Gatto. Then follows the French suffix- ville. 1947 le-Phare has been added. There is an allusion to the lighthouse.

Geography

Husband Ville- le-Phare is situated on the Cotentin Peninsula. It is in the Armorican Massif, where Barfleur granite comes to digestion. The neighboring communities are:

  • Gouberville
  • Tocqueville
  • Sainte -Geneviève
  • Montfarville
  • Barfleur

The Pointe de Barfleur forms the northwestern border of the Baie de Seine.

Husband Ville- le-Phare is located on the globe exactly diametrically opposed to Antipodes Iceland, even if it was meant London.

Lower Normandy Arrondissement Cantons of France Postal codes in France France Phare de Gatteville Baie de la Seine
362425
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