Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
Also known as La Hougue, Port-la-Hougue, Saint-Vaast (devenue Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue), La Hogue, Saint-Vaast
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue () is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France.
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Place details
- Locality
- Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
- Region
- Normandie
- Country
- France
- Population
- 2,144
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
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14 sectionsContents
- Toponymy
- Geography
- History
- Prehistory
- Middle Ages
- Modern era
- Contemporary era
- A medieval whaling economy
- Culture
- Notable people
- Twin towns
- See also
- References
- External links
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue () is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France.
It is particularly known for being a major site of fortifications designed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban: the watchtowers of Tatihou and La Hougue having been listed in 2008 as part of the Fortifications of Vauban UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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