At the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Cotentin marshes, high place of Normandy landings, the Battle of Carentan, made famous by the series Band of Brothers.
In the Gallo-Roman era, the town was called "Sanctus Peregrinus" then Saint Pellerin d'Angoville (or Angerville).
The community has a village hall, fully equipped with community equipment, seating about 130 people seated.
A primary school (single class) operating in RPI syndicate Les Veys-Brévands. She welcomes the children of the large section at CM2.