Yvetot, Administrative center in Seine-Maritime, France
Description
Yvetot is a town in Normandy located in the Seine-Maritime region of northern France. It serves as an administrative center with several schools and features a distinctive modern church as its architectural landmark.
History
The settlement was a center of power from the 15th to 16th century under local nobility who held royal titles. This period shaped the town's importance in the region.
Culture
The modern Saint-Pierre church houses a striking stained glass window depicting regional saints, shaping the town's religious identity. This artwork serves as a focal point and reflects the importance of faith in the local community.
Practical
The town has multiple schools at different educational levels, making it a key center for learning in the area. Visitors will find various public facilities and everyday services here.
Did you know?
The name comes from Germanic and Nordic roots, with "Yvo" combining with the word for settlement. This reflects the region's connection to early Scandinavian influences in northern France.
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Église Saint-Pierre d'Yvetot
84 mCistercian convent of Yvetot
161 m
Musée des ivoires d'Yvetot
150 m
Manoir du Fay
1.3 kmChapelle du Fay
1.2 km
Église Saint-Martin d'Écalles-Alix
5.1 km
Église Saint-Clair de Saint-Clair-sur-les-Monts
2.5 km
Église Saint-Romain de Baons-le-Comte
3.2 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Auzebosc
2.9 km
War memorial of Yvetot
220 m
Église Notre-Dame d'Ectot-lès-Baons
4.7 km
Town hall of Yvetot
256 mCalvaire
4.8 kmCalvaire
2.9 kmVierge
2.2 kmCroix-rouge
4 kmCroix-blanche
4.1 kmCroix-rompue
3.8 kmMemorial, war memorial
3 kmCroix-des-Baons
4.5 kmMemorial
1.8 kmPierre Corneille
146 mGuy de Maupassant
143 mPierre tombale de Jehan IV
76 mWayside cross
1.8 kmWayside cross
3 kmWayside cross
2.7 kmButte Henri IV
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