La Glacerie, Delegated commune in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Manche, France.
La Glacerie covers 18.7 square kilometers with elevations ranging from 5 to 178 meters above sea level, creating diverse landscapes that combine urban areas with rural countryside in the Norman region.
The village owes its name to the Royal Glass Manufactory established by Richard Lucas de Néhou in the 17th century, which produced mirrors for the Palace of Versailles and optical equipment for the Paris Observatory.
Local heritage includes the Notre-Dame de la Délivrande church, Château des Roches, several ancient manors, and the Connaissance du Cotentin Museum displaying artifacts related to the area's glassmaking history and traditions.
Merged into Cherbourg-en-Cotentin since 2016, La Glacerie is accessible via Manéo public transport and features schools, commercial zones, and sports facilities including a hippodrome for equestrian activities.
The surviving frontispiece of the former Royal Glass Manufactory stands as the sole visible remnant of this prestigious industry that shaped the village's historical identity and economic development for over 150 years.
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