Merville-Franceville-Plage
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Location within Lower Normandy region
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| Country | France |
| Region | Lower Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Cabourg |
| Intercommunality | Campagne et Baie de l'Orne |
| Mayor | Olivier Paz (2008–2014) |
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| Elevation | 0–42 m (0–138 ft) (avg. 14 m or 46 ft) |
| Land area1 | 10.42 km2 (4.02 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 1,874 (2008) |
| - Density | 180 /km2 (470 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 14409/ 14810 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Coordinates: 49°16′39″N 0°12′12″W / 49.277500°N 0.20329°W
Merville-Franceville-Plage is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France.
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[edit] Geography
Merville-Franceville-Plage, more usually called Franceville, is situated on the Côte Fleurie, 6 km from Cabourg and 14 km (8.7 mi) from Caen. Merville Franceville is located on the right/east side of the Baie de l'Orne.
The back country is a plain, favourable to cereal cultivation and dairy cattle.
[edit] Population
| Year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2008 |
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| Population | 948 | 1046 | 1184 | 1309 | 1317 | 1521 | 1874 |
[edit] Climate
The commune is under the influence of the oceanic climate : Winters are warm and summers rarely suffer from excessive heat.
[edit] Sights
- Redoute de Merville, fortification edified on Vauban's plans in 1779. Rediscovered by the occupying forces during World War II.
- Batterie de Merville or Merville Gun Battery is an historic site situated in the eastern flank of the landing area Sword Beach where the Lieutenant-colonel
Terence Otway carried out an heroic mission with his men of the 9th Battalion of Parachutists before the dawn of D-Day by neutralizing the artillery of the 
German battery.
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[edit] Tourism
Merville Franceville is attractive for families, thanks to the various beach activities and excursions in the back-country.
This town is famous for being a good spot for kite surfing.
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[edit] Photos
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Town hall
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seafront
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low tide
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footpath to the beach
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miniature golf
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former railway station now solicitor office
[edit] External links
- (fr-en) Tourist Office Website
- (fr-en) City council website
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