Fecamp

 

The Vale of Glamorgan has a twinning agreement with Fecamp in France.

 

Situated on the Albatre coastline of the English Channel some 40 kilometres from Le Havre, the town of Fecamp has almost 22,000 inhabitants. It is one of the principal towns of the Seine-Maritime region, in the heart of the Haute-Falaises countryside.

 

An ancient fishing port, Fecamp's reputation is built on its maritime activity. The museum of Terre-Neuvas today depicts the history of men who spent many months at sea, and of the maritime workplace and buildings where boats named L' Etoile, La Belle Poule and La Marite were built. Some boats are still in activity, bringing in fresh products such as scallops, mackerel, herring and sole.

 

Fecamp is also the home of creative men such as Dr. Dufour, inventor of the sterilisation of feeding bottles. An important collection is exhibited in the Museum of Arts and Childhood. The town's architect, Camille Albert, has emphasised the history of Fecamp with his major work, the Palais Benedictine, whose history is intimately linked to that of the town.

 

A town of Art and History, Fecamp possesses monuments such as the Abbey of Saint-Trinite, the Notre-Dame-du-Salut Chapel, the Palais of the Dukes of Normandy and the famous Palais Benedictine - including the secret of the production of the famous liqueur.

 

With its long beaches and the port at the heart of the town, the sea is an important part of Fecamp. During the last few years, Fecamp has become a popular seaside resort. Its nautical activities and important dates throughout the year will help you discover the authenticity and richness of this town with discreet charm.

 

General Information

Contacts

Town Hall: 02 35 10 60 00

District Community: 02 35 10 48 48

Tourism Office: 02 35 28 51 01

Chamber of Commerce and Industry: 02 35 10 38 38

 

Population

Fecamp 21,479

District 30,000

 

Economy

Seaside resort

Fishing port

Food production: Societe SIF-Terre Neuvas, Pecheurs d'Islande, Chocolaterie Hautot, Palais Benedictine (production place of the liqueur Groupe Baccardi-Martini), PRANINTER

Electricity: 2H Energy (FIAT-IVECO GROUP)

Distibution: PROMODES GROUP

Air Conditioning: Paumier Establishments (Vinci Group)

Packaging for the food industry: AEP-Packaging

Printers: SNAG (Groupe Moreau), Durand, Banse

 

Schools and Colleges

8 Nursery Schools

7 Primary Schools

4 Colleges

4 High Schools

1 School of Nursing

Universities: Le Havre (40Km) and Rouen (78Km)

 

Sports Facilities

1 Swimming Pool

7 tennis Courts

9 Sports Hall

1 Leisure Centre

3 Stadia

1 Nautical Centre

 

Cultural Facilities

3 Museums

3 Libraries

4 Art Galleries

1 Culture Centre 'Le Passage'

1 Cinema Complex 'Le Grande Large' 4 screens

1 Centre of Youth and Culture

 

Cultural Events and Tourist Attractions

Events

Le Printemps des Musees (Spring of the Museums)

Esti'Voiles (Festival of the sea and music)

Rando-rollers

Saint-Pierre des Marins

Doris Cup Raid (Triathlon)

Fete du Nautisme (Festival of Water Sports)

Salon Nautique

Grand Prix du Port de Fecamp (Multicoques)

Festi'Cine (Festival of Films)

Courses nautiques et regates (Sailing races)

Fete du livre (Book Festival)

 

Tourist Attractions

Benedictine Palace

Abbatiale de la Sainte-Trinite

Ruins of the Ducal Palace

Notre-Dame-du-Salut Chapel

Blockhaus du Cap Fagnet

Saint-Etienne Church

 

4 Heritage Trails

" Fecamp, Ville abbatiale, Ville Ducale",

" Centre-ville, hommes nouveaux, art nouveau",

" Fecamp, capitale des Terre-Neuvas",

" La Cote de la Vierge "

 

Specialities:

Smoked fish

Liqueur Benedictine

Cod

Les Caiques (confectionary of chocolate with Bndictine)

 

Accommodation / Restaurants

Camping

12 hotels (2 with ***)

40 gites (cottages for 2 to 10 persons)

5 chambres d'hotes (guest houses for 2 to 3 persons)

1 casino

21 restaurants (gastronomic, traditional, fast food, brasseries, crperies, pizzerias)

 

Access transport

Roads and Motorways: A 29, A 13

Rail: SNCF : Paris 2h

Airport: Le Havre/Octeville (35 Km)

Paris : 200 Km

Rouen : 78 Km

Dieppe : 64 Km

Le Havre : 42 Km

 

You can visit Fecamp's official town website at http://www.ville-fecamp.fr/ (if you can speak French!) for further information.

 

The town's Tourist Office is also online at http://perso.wanadoo.fr/fecamptourisme/