Isigny-sur-Mer

Isigny -sur -Mer is a commune with 2798 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011), which is located in the Basse -Normandie Calvados region. The inhabitants call themselves Isignais.

Geography

The community is located about 25 km north of Saint- Lô, in the Regional Natural Park Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin, on the border to the neighboring department of Manche, in the Baie des Veys. Neighbouring communities are:

  • Osmanville in the Northeast,
  • Monfréville in the east,
  • Vouilly in the southeast,
  • Neuilly- la -Forêt in the south,
  • Mont Martin -en- Graignes ( Dep. Manche) in the southwest and
  • Les Veys ( Dep. Manche) in the northwest.

On the western boundary of the municipality, the river runs Vire, on the northern his right tributary of Aure. The two meet each other just north-west of the village and strive as channelized flow to the English Channel. Isigny -sur -Mer, in contrast to its name no direct land share of coastline. Only the channel- developed mouth of the Vire allows a connection with the sea.

Toponymy

History

The story Isignys was marked by the development of the dairy industry in the early 19th century. The port played a major role: wood from the north was introduced, butter was performed, as well as coal from mining to Le Molay - Littry. In addition, the fishing was until the late 1970s, very important.

Isigny -sur -Mer was destroyed during the Second World War, more than 60 % ( 8 June 1944). The community was between the American landing beaches of Utah Beach and Omaha Beach.

In 1924 Isigny was renamed officially in Isigny -sur -Mer due to its proximity to the sea.

Attractions

  • Saint-Georges Church from the 13th century
  • The Town Hall is housed in a castle dating from the 18th century, in the Louis XVI style.
  • Chapel of Saint -Roch ( 16th century).

Economy

Isigny -sur -Mer is known for its dairy products, which are protected by the AOC mark Isigny -Sainte -Mere. The so-called Caramels d' Isigny are very well known.

Since the 20th century, oysters are cultured in the bay of Les Veys.

Partner communities

Isigny -sur- Mer is twinned with:

  • Kingsbridge, UK
  • Because Erbach, Rhineland -Palatinate, Germany

Personalities

  • Louis Renault, journalist and writer.
  • The ancestors of Walt Disney.

The Norman knights d' Isigny went with William the Conqueror to England, where he settled himself. With time, has become of d' Isigny name Disney.

Lower Normandy Arrondissement Arrondissement of Bayeux Cantons of France Canton of Isigny-sur-Mer Postal codes in France France Vire (river) Aure (river) Weilerbach
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