Azeville

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Azeville, located in the picturesque Normandy region of France, is a charming and historically rich destination that offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and wartime history. The small commune is known for its stunning coastline, with beautiful sandy beaches and rugged cliffs that provide breathtaking views of the English Channel.

One of the main attractions in Azeville is the Azeville Battery, which played a significant role in the Normandy landings during World War II. The battery, now a museum, features well-preserved bunkers, artillery pieces, and underground passages that provide a fascinating insight into the German occupation of the area and the Allied liberation.

For those interested in outdoor activities, Azeville offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and water sports along its stunning coastline. Visitors can explore the nearby marshlands and nature reserves, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, or simply relax on the pristine beaches and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.

The commune also boasts a number of charming cafes, restaurants, and shops, where visitors can sample delicious local cuisine and browse for unique souvenirs. Azeville's friendly and welcoming atmosphere, combined with its rich history and natural beauty, makes it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Normandy region.

Alternative names: Population: ~90 pplArea: 1.16 mi²Coordinates: 49°27'33"N, 1°19'12"W

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Nearby attractions include: Airborne Museum, Crisbecq Battery, Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Church of Our Lady.

3.5 miS
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Airborne Museum, Sainte-Mère-Église
90 min walk • The Airborne Museum, nestled in the historic town of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, stands as a poignant tribute to the American paratroopers who played a crucial role in the success of the D-Day landings during World War II.
1.8 miNE
Museum, View point
Crisbecq Battery
45 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Normandy, France, the Crisbecq Battery stands as a stark reminder of the region's turbulent past and its role in one of history's most pivotal events: the D-Day landings of World War II. Now transformed into a museum, this former German...
3.5 miS
Church
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Sainte-Mère-Église
89 min walk • The church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Sainte-Mère-Église is a Catholic church, from the 12th - 13th centuries, which stands in the French commune of Sainte-Mère-Église in the department of Manche, in the Normandy region.
7 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Church of Our Lady, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
179 min walk • Notre Dame Church is a Catholic church, whose origins date back to the 11th century, which stands in the French commune of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont in the Manche department, in the Normandy region.
1.7 miNE
Church
Église Saint-Marcouf
43 min walk • The church of Saint-Marcouf is a Catholic church, built in the eleventh century, reworked in the thirteenth, fifteenth and eighteenth centuries, placed under the name of Marcoul, which stands on the French town of Saint-Marcouf in the department ...
3.3 miNW
Church
St. James Church
85 min walk • The Saint-Jacques church is a Catholic church, from the first third of the 14th century, which stands on the French commune of Montebourg in the department of Manche, in the Normandy region.
4.4 miW
Church
St. Peter's Church
112 min walk • The church of Saint-Pierre, or Notre-Dame, is an 11th-century Catholic church in the French commune of Le Ham, in the department of La Manche, in the region of Normandy.
4 miSE
Church
Church of Our Lady
102 min walk • The church of Notre-Dame de Turqueville is a Catholic church, dating from the late twelfth century, which stands on the town of Turqueville in the department of Manche, Normandy...
6.7 miSW
Locality
Picauville
172 min walk • Picauville is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. On 1 January 2016, the former communes of Amfreville, Cretteville, Gourbesville, Houtteville and Vindefontaine were merged into Picauville.
3.8 miN
Church
Church of Our Lady, Quinéville
97 min walk • The Notre-Dame church is a Catholic church located in Quinéville, in France.
2.8 miW
Memorial
Hangar à Dirigeables
72 min walk • The airship hangar of Écausseville is a disused military building, located in the department of Manche, classified as a historical monument since 2003.