Tracy-sur-Mer

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Church of Saint Martine, Tracy-sur-Mer, an example of early gothic architecture
Church of Saint Martine, Tracy-sur-Mer, an example of early gothic architecture

Tracy-sur-Mer is a commune of the Calvados département in the Basse-Normandie région in France. Its postal code is 14117. The INSEE code is 14709.

The city was part of the west flank of the British 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division during the first days of the D-day invasion, in close proximity to the port of Arromanches-les-Bains, also known as Gold Beach. Also of note, there is a well-preserved Gothic church dedicated to Saint Martine dating from the 13th century[1].

  • Population: 346
  • Area: 3.72 km²
  • Elevation: 5 m
  • Canton: Ryes

Coordinates: 49°20′N, 0°39′E