Trouville-la-Haule

Trouville- la- Haule is a municipality with 773 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in France, in the Seine estuary in the Haute-Normandie region.

Geography

The center of Trouville- la- Haule is located on the elevated plateau about 1 km south of the Seine. A few kilometers after the Seine has passed through the place, it opens up to the wide estuary. The distance from Trouville- la- Haule to Le Havre is 40.5 kilometers of roads, the distance to Rouen 51.5 kilometers of road.

History

The old name Turufvilla, which is derived from the Norman given name Turold, indicates a Norman settlement. 1026 Duke Richard II gave the location of the Abbey Jumièges. The monks made ​​from the conveniently situated on the river place a barony and a local administrative center.

Demographics

Culture and sights

Trouville- la- Haule is nationally represented with a flower in the Conseil des villes et villages fleuris ( National Council of flowery towns and villages ). The " flowers " are awarded as part of a regional competition, a maximum of three flowers can be achieved.

The church of Notre -Dame was built in the 11th century. The bell tower was built in 1448, the south aisle in the 16th century. 1902 extensive restoration work has been carried out, the bell tower was renewed. A statue of Saint Eligius in the church was especially revered. The faithful prayed there for the healing of their sick cattle. Be found on the walls of the church numerous engravings depicting boats; an indication of the importance of the river and the boat ride to the location.

A farm was built around the 13th century. The residential building preserved from the 18th century. The farm is now in private ownership. He was probably in the possession of the abbey.

Economy

The municipal area controlled designation of origin (AOC ) for Pont -l'Évêque, Calvados (Calvados Pays d'Auge ) and pommeau ( pommeau de Normandie ) and protected geographical indication ( PGI ) for Pork ( Porc de Normandie ), poultry apply ( Volailles de Normandy ) and cider ( Cidre de Normandie and cider normand ).