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Guillaume le Conquérant Monument

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Guillaume le Conquérant Monument

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Location: Barfleur, Cherbourg, Manche, France

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1. Phare de Gatteville — loop from Barfleur

8.91km

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2. Port de Barfleur – Barfleur Harbor loop from Réville

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3. Gatteville lighthouse – Barfleur Harbor loop from Gatteville-Phare

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02:38

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Dieter

May 20, 2025

In the 11th and 12th centuries, Barfleur was an important seaport, especially for trade between France and England. William the Conqueror is said to have set sail for England from here in 1066.

White Ship Disaster: In 1120, the "White Ship" (Blanche-Nef) sank off Barfleur – a tragic event that triggered a crisis over the English succession to the throne.

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Jochen

August 10, 2019

From here the fleet of William the Conqueror stood up to convert to England and to conquer this.

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Leo Pold

August 10, 2019

After a long wait, "William the Conqueror" set sail from here (i.e. into the English Channel) to use force to underline his unlawful legal claim to the English throne. Since he won the subsequent battle at Hastings in 1066, his unlawful legal claim then became legal.

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Location: Barfleur, Cherbourg, Manche, France

Guillaume le Conquérant Monument

1. Phare de Gatteville — loop from Barfleur

2. Port de Barfleur – Barfleur Harbor loop from Réville

3. Gatteville lighthouse – Barfleur Harbor loop from Gatteville-Phare

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