Penly

Penly is a commune with 331 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Seine- Maritime ( Haute -Normandie ).

Geography

Penly lies on the English Channel to the chalk cliffs of the Alabaster coast at an altitude of 114 m. Penly has an area of ​​407 acres and 359 inhabitants.

History

Penly was mentioned in 1028 as Pentoi, and in 1059 in connection with a foundation that concerned the church at that time of Penly and the Abbey of Le Tréport.

Attractions

• St Denis de Penly: from the 13th century, the beautiful church learned later changes.

Economy

Main sources of income are agriculture (cereals, vegetables) and livestock, especially cattle. The system operated by EDF nuclear power plant provides 656 jobs.

In Penly there is a nuclear power plant. The nuclear power plant Penly (1982-1992) provides about 80 % of the annual electricity consumption of Normandy. It can be visited.