Merville-Franceville-Plage
Merville-Franceville-Plage is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.
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Geography
Merville-Franceville-Plage, more usually called Franceville, is situated on the Côte Fleurie, 6 km from Cabourg and 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.
Climate
The commune has a maritime climate : Winters are warm and summers rarely suffer from excessive heat.Sights
- Redoute de Merville, fortification edified on Vauban's plans in 1779. Rediscovered by the occupying forces during the Second World War.
- The Merville Gun Battery is an historic site situated on the eastern flank of the landing area codenamed Sword. Lieutenant-Colonel Terence Otway, and the 9th Parachute Battalion, neutralized the German battery during the Battle of Merville Gun Battery on 6 June prior to the beach landings.
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.