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   Where is the Manche department located?

   • The Manche department is in north-west Normandy (northern France) on the Cotentin Peninsula which extends into the English Channel, with Cherbourg at the northern end and Saint-Lô as departmental capital. The department takes its name from the English Channel, called La Manche in France.

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   When was Manche created?

   • Manche is one of the original 83 Departments of France, established during the French Revolution on 26 February 1790. It was created from part of the province of Normandy .

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   Why is the French channel called La Manche?

   • The department takes its name from the English Channel, called La Manche in France. Manche is the French word for sleeve, which the English channel is said to resemble.

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   What is La Manche known for?

   • The territory of la Manche is a granite peninsula surrounded by water on all sides. The department is therefore resolutely focused on the sea, and most of its residents have some connection with it. The ocean is omnipresent here. It gives its name to the department (La Manche being the French name for the English Channel) and regulates its climate.

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   Manche is one of the original 83 Departments of France, established during the French Revolution on 26 February 1790. It was created from part of the province of Normandy . The capital was Coutances until 1796, and it resumed that role after World War II because of the almost complete destruction of Saint-Lô during the Battle of Normandy ...

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   Manche tourism. The Manche department is in north-west Normandy (northern France) on the Cotentin Peninsula which extends into the English Channel, with Cherbourg at the northern end and Saint-Lô as departmental capital. The department takes its name from the English Channel, called La Manche in France.

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   Saint-Lô is the capital of the Manche department in Normandy. Saint-Lô has about 18,700 residents. Mapcarta, the open map.

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   Saint-Lô, town, capital of Manche département, Normandy région, northwestern France. It lies on a promontory dominating the Vire River valley. Called Briovera in Gallo-Roman times, it was renamed for Saint Lô, the 6th-century bishop of Coutances. In the Middle Ages it was a major fortress and was noted for its weaving.

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   Manche guide / Manche highlights. Manche places to visit and attractions. Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Manche department of Normandy. See also our Manche travel guide.

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   La Manche is a peninsula that’s divided into eight territories. From Mont Saint-Michel to the D-Day beaches, via the tip of the Cotentin, the department stands out for its unspoilt coastline, its varied landscapes, its rich heritage and its unique know-how.

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   Top things to see and do in Manche Mont-Saint-Michel. The no. 1 must-see in Normandy, in fact it’s a top site in France, is the UNESCO listed the Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel. It is one of the most incredible medieval feats of architecture in the world.