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Cotentin Peninsula

The Cotentin Peninsula forms part of the north-west coast of France. It juts out from Normandy towards England and forms a major part of the region of Normandy. It is part of the Armorican Massif and lies between the estuary of the River Vire and Mont Saint Michel Bay. It is divided into three areas: the headland of La Hague, the Cotentin Pass, and the valley of the River Saire.

It forms the Department of Manche.

The largest town in the peninsula is Cherbourg on the north coast, a major cross-channel port. Other towns of note: Coutances, Barfleur, St. Lô, Bricquebec, Granville, Barneville-Carteret, Carentan, Avranches.

The Battle of La Hougue took place in 1692 at Saint-Vaast La Hougue near Barfleur.

At Flamanville at Cap de La Hague, there is a treatment plant for nuclear waste operated by COGEMA since 1984.

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