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On william the conqueror's footsteps
| Topic | Sciences and discovery |
| Departure | SAINT-JAMES (50) |
| Details | William the Conqueror fortified the town of Saint-James to protect it against British invaders. You will discover the vestiges via two footpaths around the town and its surroundings leading to them. |
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Montmartin-sur-Mer is a commune located in the department of La Manche in the Basse-Normandie region.
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Things to see include:
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Fermanville is a commune located in the La Manche department in the region of Basse-Normandie.
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