Arromanches-les-Bains in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Arromanches-les-Bains : Un village de pêcheurs
Arromanches-les-Bains : A fishing village
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Photographed by Kevin W., July 3, 2015
1. Arromanches-les-Bains : Un village de pêcheurs Marker
Arromanches, constamment menacée par la mer, n’a jamais possédé de port. La première cale permettant aux pêcheurs de remonter leurs embarcations à l’abri fut construite en 1821. La grande cale reconstruite en 1856 était le centre d’activité du village. Les marins pêchaient essentiellement le hareng et les huîtres. Ils les vendaient ensuite aux enchères aux estivants.
Mais cette pêche florissante s’éteignit à la fin du XIXe siècle, au profit du développement irrésistible de la vie balnéaire. Il était plus avantageux pour les pêcheurs d’organiser des promenades en mer ou de louer aux estivants une partie de leur maison l’été, que de subir les aléas du dur métier de pêcheur.
Arromanches, which has always been in danger from the sea, has never had a port. The first slipway was built in 1821. It enabled fishermen to bring their boats back to shelter. The large slipway, rebuilt in 1856, was the centre of village activity. The sailors mainly fished herring and oysters and sold them at auction to the holiday-makers.
However, this flourishing fishing business died
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Erected by avec la participation des habitants d'Arromanches. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 49° 20.436′ N, 0° 37.349′ W. Marker is in Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is on Quai du Canada, on the right when traveling west. Quai du Canada is foot traffic only. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandie 14117, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 5.5-Inch Medium Gun Mk III (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal Logistics Corps Memorial (about 120 meters away); L.S.T. & Landing Craft Association Memorial (about 120 meters away); Merchant Navy Seamen Memorial (about 120 meters away); Royal Air Force Beach Squadrons Memorial (about 120 meters away); Mulberry Harbours Memorial (about 120 meters away); Passerell de Route Flottante de Port Mulberry
Photographed by Kevin W., July 3, 2015
2. Arromanches-les-Bains : Un village de pêcheurs Marker
More about this marker. The captions under the photos at the top of the marker read, from left to right:
Le pêcheur Camille Lithare (Fisherman Camille Lithare);
La grande cale et les falaises de Fresné (The large dock and cliffs of Fresné);
Vente aux enchères de poissons (Selling fish at auction).
Photographed by Kevin W., July 3, 2015
3. Arromanches-les-Bains : View from the marker
Postcard by Bernard, circa 1910
4. Pêcheur Arromanchais - Vente aux enchères / Selling Fish at Auction
This postcard uses the same picture as the top rightmost picture on the marker.
Postcard by ND Phot., circa 1910
5. La Grande Cale et les Falaises de Fresné (The large dock and cliffs of Fresné)
This postcard is the same as the top middle picture on the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 594 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on September 28, 2015. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
