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The '''Douve''' or '''Ouve''' is a small river, 79 Km. long, whose source is on the commune of [[Tollevast]], near [[Cherbourg]] in the department of [[la Manche]]. '''Ouve'' is considered its old name ('''Unva''' in ancient texts): "Ouve appears to have been misspelled over the course of time as "Douve river" and then as "River of the Douve" (Douve literally means Ditch). |
The '''Douve''' or '''Ouve''' is a small river, 79 Km. long, whose source is on the commune of [[Tollevast]], near [[Cherbourg]] in the department of [[la Manche]]. '''Ouve'' is considered its old name ('''Unva''' in ancient texts): "Ouve appears to have been misspelled over the course of time as "Douve river" and then as "River of the Douve" (Douve literally means Ditch). |
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After passing [[Tollevast]], the river goes through the hills of the [[ |
After passing [[Tollevast]], the river goes through the hills of the [[Cotentin peninsula]] and goes by [[Sottevast]], [[l'Étang-Bertrand]] and [[Magneville]]. It borders [[Néhou]] and crosses [[Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte]]. Once it reaches [[Bauptois]], it takes direction towards the [[English Channel]], passing through [[Carentan]]. |
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It's a navigable river thanks to its flat bottom.<sup>1</sup> |
It's a navigable river thanks to its flat bottom.<sup>1</sup> |
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Revision as of 17:26, 12 May 2007
The Douve or Ouve is a small river, 79 Km. long, whose source is on the commune of Tollevast, near Cherbourg in the department of la Manche. Ouve is considered its old name ('Unva in ancient texts): "Ouve appears to have been misspelled over the course of time as "Douve river" and then as "River of the Douve" (Douve literally means Ditch).
After passing Tollevast, the river goes through the hills of the Cotentin peninsula and goes by Sottevast, l'Étang-Bertrand and Magneville. It borders Néhou and crosses Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte. Once it reaches Bauptois, it takes direction towards the English Channel, passing through Carentan.
It's a navigable river thanks to its flat bottom.1
References
- 1 Translated from the french article at wikipedia[1]