Touques, Coastal river in Normandy, France
The Touques is a river flowing through Normandy for over 100 km from the Perche hills near Gacé to the English Channel coast. It ends at Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer after passing through several towns and villages.
In August 1417, the river mouth at Touques became a military strongpoint when King Henry V of England launched his invasion of France from this location. This moment shaped the region's path for years to come.
The river links several Norman towns including Gacé, Lisieux, and Pont-l'Évêque together. Traditional fishing and water activities shape daily life for local people along its path.
The first section from the river mouth to the Pont des Belges has official navigation status and two ports sit at its mouth. Visitors can explore the waterway and surrounding landscape from these access points.
Building the Trouville-Deauville railway station required major changes to the river course. Engineers straightened the waterway and drained nearby wetlands to make room for the infrastructure.
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