Coutances is a town in the Basse-Normandie region of France, located at latitude 49.0500000 and longitude -1.4333300. The weather in Coutances is temperate, with mild winters and warm summers. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era, and is home to several historical monuments, including the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Coutances.
Famous Persons from Coutances, Basse-Normandie, France
- Tom Coulommiers - Born on December 11, 2000 - Film director, and Screenwriter
- Alexandre Henrard - Born on July 11, 1992 - Modern pentathlete
- Emeric Dudouit - Born on September 7, 1991 - Association football player
- Chloé Traisnel - Born on April 20, 1990 - Athletics competitor
- Simon Lugier - Born on August 2, 1989 - Association football player
- Julien Fouchard - Born on August 20, 1986 - Sport cyclist
- Thomas Vauvy - Born on September 11, 1985 - Association football player
- Jérôme Fremin - Born on January 11, 1984 - Sport cyclist
- La Fiancée - Born on November 11, 1980 - Singer
- Erik Clavery - Born on June 7, 1980 - Ultramarathon runner
- Aude Amadou - Born on February 29, 1980 - Handball player, and Politician
- Elsa Catelin - Born on November 20, 1975 - Postage stamp designer
- Stéphanie Yon-Courtin - Born on March 28, 1974 - Legal counselor, Politician, and Lawyer
- Laurent Paumier - Born on March 29, 1973 - Sport cyclist
- Grégory Galbadon - Born on January 21, 1973 - Miscellaneous persons without work under 60 excluding retirees, and Politician
- Stéphanie Monfermé - Born on February 1, 1972 - Administrative assistant - victim of terrorism | Knight of the Legion of Honour (died: April 23, 2021)
- Christian Leroy - Born on September 21, 1968 - Painter (died: April 23, 2021)
- Gilles Madelenat - Born on February 18, 1967 - Water polo player (died: April 23, 2021)
- Fabrice Clément - Born on November 18, 1966 - Restaurateur (died: April 23, 2021)
- Marie-Hélène Thoraval - Born on June 3, 1966 - Anciens cadres, Top official, and Politician (died: April 23, 2021)
- Christophe Leroy - Born on January 30, 1964 - Chef, and Cook (died: April 23, 2021)
- Dominique Hervieu - Born on November 24, 1962 - Choreographer - Officer of Arts and Letters | Officer of the Legion of Honour (died: April 23, 2021)
- Philippe Simon - Born on November 3, 1958 - Children's writer, Journalist, Schoolmaster, and Writer (died: April 23, 2021)
- Christophe Domino - Born on July 15, 1958 - Essayist, Art critic, and Art historian (died: April 23, 2021)
- Marie Mercier - Born on June 16, 1958 - Politician (died: April 23, 2021)
- Jacques Savary - Born on December 4, 1952 - Painter (died: August 20, 1987)
- Jacques Villain - Born on September 18, 1947 - Engineer - Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms | Knight of the National Order of Merit | Prix Roberval (died: September 15, 2016)
- Jean Quellien - Born on September 21, 1946 - University teacher, and Historian (died: September 15, 2016)
- Lefevre Jean-Claude - Born on January 25, 1946 - Conceptual artist, and Artist (died: September 15, 2016)
- Bertrand-Moulin - Born on April 17, 1944 - Painter - Concours général (died: February 9, 2006)
- Yves Picquet - Born on April 15, 1942 - Painter (died: February 9, 2006)
- Jean-Marie Vivier - Born on February 2, 1942 - Singer-songwriter (died: February 9, 2006)
- Colette Neuville - Born on January 21, 1937 - Economist, and Businessperson (died: February 9, 2006)
- Yves Sillard - Born on January 5, 1936 - Aerospace engineer, Aircraft pilot, and Corps of armament (died: April 12, 2023)
- Claude Larsonneur - Born on July 27, 1935 - Geologist (died: April 12, 2023)
- Jacques Robiolles - Born on March 6, 1935 - Film director, and Actor (died: April 19, 2017)
- Eugène Leseney - Born on November 11, 1931 - Architect (died: September 15, 2014)
- Alain-Adrien Fournier - Born on April 1, 1931 - Painter (died: May 19, 1983)
- Marcel Dalarun - Born on May 28, 1922 - Painter (died: February 27, 2017)
- Michel Le Pesant - Born on October 27, 1914 - Archivist, and Historian (died: March 6, 2001)
- Lycette Darsonval - Born on February 12, 1912 - Choreographer, Ballet dancer, and Actor (died: November 1, 1996)
- Roger Séverie - Born on October 3, 1909 - Official - Officer of the Legion of Honour | Knight of the Legion of Honour (died: May 14, 1993)
- Georges Blaizot - Born on February 21, 1901 - Publisher, and Bookseller (died: August 31, 1974)
Places near Coutances, Basse-Normandie, France
- Blainville-sur-Mer, Basse-Normandie, France
- Cerisy-la-Salle, Basse-Normandie, France
- Gavray, Basse-Normandie, France
- Gouville-sur-Mer, Basse-Normandie, France
- Hambye, Basse-Normandie, France
- Marigny, Basse-Normandie, France
- Montmartin-sur-Mer, Basse-Normandie, France
- Périers, Basse-Normandie, France
- Quettreville-sur-Sienne, Basse-Normandie, France
- Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin, Basse-Normandie, France