Coutances

Coutances is a commune. It is in Normandy in the Manche department in northwest France.

Coutances

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Coutances Cathedral
Coat of arms of Coutances
Administration
Country France
Region Lower Normandy
Department Manche
Arrondissement Coutances
Canton Coutances
Intercommunality Coutances Mer et Bocage
Mayor Jean-Dominique Bourdin
(2020–2026)
Statistics
Elevation 12–150 m (39–492 ft)
Land area1 12.51 km2 (4.83 sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 50147/ 50200
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Sights

  • Coutances Cathedral
  • The church of Saint-Nicolas
  • The church of Saint-Pierre
  • The chateau of Gratot

Twin towns – sister cities

Coutances is twinned with:

References