Le Tréport, Coastal municipality in Seine-Maritime, France
Le Tréport is a municipality at the mouth of the Bresle River in Seine-Maritime, where the river meets the English Channel. White chalk cliffs rise 106 meters (348 feet) above sea level and frame the coastline, while the settlement sits between cliff and water.
The settlement began in medieval times as a harbor and was originally called Ulterior Portus. During the Middle Ages, it resisted several English attacks, which highlighted its strategic importance as a coastal location.
Its name comes from Ulterior Portus, referring to the location at the outermost point of the coast. Today, the three harbors shape how the town looks and works: fishing crews return at dawn, sailors moor at the marina, and cargo vessels unload at the commercial quay.
A funicular railway connects the lower part of town with the upper sections and makes the climb to the cliff easier. The system runs year-round and offers an alternative to the steep steps and roads.
The fish market displays each morning the catch from local boats that worked overnight in the Channel. Restaurants and vendors buy directly on site, so visitors often find the fish and shellfish on their plates the same day.
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