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Manche, Lower-Normandy, France
The Manche is also the French name for the English Channel. This department is almost a peninsular and points to the North-West below England.
The departement played a very important strategic role during the second World War, with the Axis making a strong hold of the important port of Cherbourg.
The islands of Jersey and Guernsey are a few miles to the west.
 Towns and cities
Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes
Cloarec
For a family holiday in normandy, a short stay in cherbourg, or just a break in your journey to France, this B&B is ideally situated in a peaceful location, adjacent to the town center, close to shops and restaurants.
Landmarks
Sainte-Mère-Eglise
5 June 1944 : paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions launch the attack on Sainte-Mère-Eglise, Utah beach. D-Day landings begin.
Tourisme, travel, information
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