Yvetot

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Yvetot	Sainte-Marie-des-Champs at 1.8 km (4 min)
Insee code	76758	Saint-Clair-sur-les-Monts at 3.1 km (5 min)
Postcode	76190	Baons-le-Comte at 3.3 km (5 min)
Latitude	49.6177790	Auzebosc at 3.7 km (5 min)
Longitude	0.7552120	Veauville-lès-Baons at 4.9 km (6 min)
Altitude	From 83 to 157 meters	Autretot at 4.9 km (7 min)
Surface	7.47 km²	Touffreville-la-Corbeline at 5 km (7 min)
Population	11205 inhabitants	Valliquerville at 5.3 km (6 min)
Density	1530 inhabitants/km²	Écalles-Alix at 5.8 km (7 min)
National label		Écretteville-lès-Baons at 6.6 km (7 min)
Chief town	Rouen (at 35 km, 36 min)	Ectot-lès-Baons at 6.7 km (8 min)
Department	Seine-Maritime	Flamanville at 6.8 km (8 min)
Region	Upper Normandy	Search another town

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The city of Yvetot, capital of the Pays de Caux, has a major advantage of its geographical location: 35 km from Rouen, Le Havre 50 km, 30 km from the coast and 12 km of the Valley of the Seine.
For centuries, the Pays de Caux is a region of agricultural production and livestock, and Yvetot has always been an important venue for fairs and markets. Every Wednesday and Saturday mornings, the market for producers, traders and craftsmen in the area, to the streets and the square downtown.
History:

The origins of the city would Yvetot originally the name of a Scandinavian chef come to Yvetofta, Yvar, which is associated with the suffix "topt" which means "field" or "earth." Hence the derivatives and Yve Tot which would result in "Land of Yvar". Yvar have got what cauchois stronghold during the Norman invasions. However, the town of Yvetot would have existed long before the arrival of the Normans, since we found a bracelet Gallic territory current Touffreville la Corbeline, who was a Gallo-Roman fortifications.
From the United Province: In 536, Yvetot of Gautier is killed by King Clotaire first. This fear of reprisals from the Pope, decided to free its people and Yvetot any duty to the King of France. Thus qu'Yvetot became a landlocked country in the Kingdom of France, thus benefiting from tax exemptions and other privileges. Attracted by these advantages, many shopkeepers and craftsmen came to establish their businesses Yvetot, which became a place of fairs and markets of great renown.
The Kingdom in the Principality: But the jurists of the kings of France wanted to create a harmonization of tax regimes, and give all powers to the King of France. This results in the revocation by King Henry the second in 1553 specific rights granted to the lords of Yvetot. Martin du Bellay had to renounce his title of King of Yvetot, while retaining the benefit of tax exemptions, since Yvetot becoming a principality like Monaco today, placing themselves under French protection and taking advantage of special benefits. Among the kings and princes of Yvetot, there are writers as the first Martin du Bellay, François companion during the first Italian campaigns, or philosophers like Camille third of Albon, who fought against slavery during the Enlightenment.
From the Principality to the sub-prefecture: the night of August 4, 1789, the Corps Municipal Yvetot gave his full commitment to the abolition of privileges, at the same time causing the disappearance of the Principality of Yvetot. A new era opened for Yvetot which became the seat of a sub-prefecture from 1800 to 1926.
The insdustrie yvetotaise: Yvetot, thanks to its privileged location of road and rail junction in the open Caux, has been and remains an area of considerable goodwill. In the 18th century due to its large population, Yvetot has a workforce of about 4,000 people that enabled the development of textile activities. In the 19th century, the weaving industry is important, then there is a decline in these factories that délocalisèrent to the valleys watered. He then created Yvetot an industry that remains today: the printing press.
Fire and War: Throughout its history, Yvetot experienced many fires that altered its appearance. The first broke out in 1680, causing huge losses. In 1688, the town was again consumed by a fire that reached all the houses made of wood and thatch. During seven hours burned the convent, the rectory, the five halls, public buildings and more than 200 homes. The latest took place during the Second World War: June 10, 1940, the 25th Panzer Regiment commanded by Rommel arrived in Yvetot, deserted by its inhabitants. The next day, the Nazis systematically burned the entire city center. Hundreds of homes burned more than 1,000 homeless and destroyed two hectares of land. The Yvetot had to undergo 50 months of occupation in uncomfortable conditions. The city was liberated on 1 September 1944 and has also celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of the liberation in 2004.
From Reconstruction to the present: After the difficult period of reconstruction, a new urbanism to create a modern face Yvetot center, built in stone and tile roof, served by streets, squares and avenues airy, where It is good to walk along the many windows shopping. Completed the reconstruction period, municipalities successive Yvetot worked to develop services, sports and cultural activities. Today Yvetot is the economic center of the township where many companies settle.

SIGHTSEEING

Municipal Museum of Ivories: A collection of over 200 ivory, complete with an assortment of terracotta and faience, of various geographical origins and different periods. Second ivory-site of the Seine-Maritime, Museum of Ivory Yvetot is one of the stages of the Route of ivory and spices. The museum is open all year (except Sunday and Monday). You can visit with an audio guide.
St. Peter's Church: the present church replaces the 18th century destroyed in 1940. Work of the architect Yves Marchand, circular building completed in 1956 is composed of 24 pillars that hold the window of 1046 m². This veritable wall of light, by Max Ingrand, is unique in Europe. You can visit the church with an audio guide (free to withdraw at the home of the Museum of Ivories).
Activities: Yvetot is a city with numerous clubs and cultural, sports and leisure. List available upon request at the Town Hall.

Detailed information
Transport	Train station of Yvetot
Information points	Tourist Office of Yvetot
Leisure centres	Municipal Museum of the Ivoires
Monuments	Church Saint-Pierre
Performance halls	Espace les Vikings

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Every Wednesday and Saturday mornings: farmers' market.
In February: the living room of the home.
In March: the assistance of animals for slaughter and fair to trees and plants.
In May: Montgolfiades and the local market and craft.
In June: 24 hours of Yvetot (big fair at all 24 hours non-stop).
In September: European Heritage Days.
In October: the great fire sale at any fair-traders and the week of taste.
In November: The antiques fair and the exhibition of painting and sculpture.
December: Christmas festivities (exhibitions, Christmas market) Yvetot Ice (rink mobile).

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Allouville-Bellefosse: the oak Allouville. Aged over a thousand years, is the oldest oak in France, it houses two chapels since 1696. Free access all year round, 7 / 7.
Allouville-Bellefosse: the Museum of Nature. It presents the flora and fauna of land and Normandy coast.
Écretteville les Baons: the mansion Catel. This is one of the best witnesses of medieval architecture in Normandy. It was built between 1267 and 1270 by Richard Treigots. A thematic exhibition is organized every year.

PHOTOS

St. Peter's Church (© City of Yvetot)

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