At the end of the 19th century, five watermills were operating along the Diélette in the area of Tréauville. The walls of the Moulin de l'Eglise are still visible at 9, L'Église. The five mills give an idea of the scale of activity along the waterway at the time; the walls provide a tangible architectural link to this history. The mills offer an introduction to local history, which also encompasses biographical, religious and maritime connections.
Mills and Life Stories
The Manoir de la Houssairie was the residence of Jacques-Casimir Jouan when he was not taking part in military campaigns. After returning to Tréauville, he was mayor there from 1843 until his death in 1847. The manor house offers a glimpse into his life in connection with the campaigns, while his time as mayor places his later return to the community in a specific period.
Cemetery, Church and Boundary Stone
The Jouan family burial place is in the cemetery of Tréauville. Four privateers associated with the French ship Le Renard, belonging to the privateer Robert Surcouf, are also buried there. The large cross in the cemetery dates from 1678. Its base rests on four square pillars and a three-step staircase. The site thus brings together family history, a maritime connection and a dated example of religious design; the cross's date and structure each offer a distinct point of interest.
Saint-Pierre Church contains an altar set consisting of an altar cross and six candlesticks. Together with the cemetery cross, it shows another, differently situated form of religious furnishing: an ensemble at the altar rather than a large cross in the cemetery. Another landmark is La Potille, a granite boundary stone between Tréauville and Siouville. It becomes visible at low tide. Unlike the religious and architectural landmarks, this boundary stone's visibility depends on the tide. If you plan to visit it, check the low-tide times in advance.
Harbour and Maritime Connections
The Port de Diélette is also part of Tréauville's character: it is a marina, and it also serves fishing, commercial traffic and passenger connections to the Channel Islands. This offers a different way to discover the area from its historic sites and buildings: here, maritime activity takes centre stage rather than the cemetery, church and mills. If you are planning to take a passenger service, check the timetable in advance.
The section of the Port de Diélette belonging to Tréauville includes the harbour office, commercial premises and a boatyard for maintenance and repair work on boats. The port also has a boat lift, a mast crane and a blackwater pumping station.
Planning Your Arrival
The nearest stops for Tréauville include the ferry terminal in Diélette, Flamanville town hall, Place de la Lande in Les Pieux, as well as the village centre and La Croix Georges in Benoisville. Before travelling, check the relevant transport connections and stop locations.
Discover more destinations: Notre-Dame-De-Cenilly, Guilberville, Moon-Sur-Elle, L'etang-Bertrand, Mortain, Ger, Sartilly, Vesly.
See the main travel overview: Manche.
