Îles Saint-Marcouf, Archipelago in Bay of Seine, France
The Saint-Marcouf islands consist of two small entities: Île du Large and Île de Terre, situated 6 kilometers off the Normandy coast.
Napoleon ordered the construction of fortifications on Île du Large in 1803, resulting in a circular fort with 48 cannon ports and capacity for 500 troops.
The islands bear the name of Saint Marcouf, a sixth-century religious figure from Bayeux who established a monastery near the Norman coast.
The Île de Terre functions as a bird sanctuary since 1967, while Île du Large remains closed to public access due to structural deterioration.
These islands became the first Norman territory liberated by American forces during D-Day operations in June 1944.
Location: Saint-Marcouf
GPS coordinates: 49.49444,-1.15000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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