Fécamp
Categories: France geography stubs | Communes of Seine-Maritime
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Palais de la Bénédictine
Fécamp is a commune of the Seine-Maritime département, in France.
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Geography
Fécamp is located on the coastline of the Pays de Caux area, 40 km north of Le Havre.
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Miscellaneous
The Benedictine herbal liqueur, based on brandy, was first made by the Benedictine monastery of Fécamp.
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Births
Fécamp was the birthplace of:
- Richard I of Normandy (933-996)
- Pierre Carron (born 1932), sculptor and painter
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Abbey church, Fécamp
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External links
- Fécamp portal (in French)
- City council website (in French)
- Tourist office website (in French)