Yvetot

Yvetot is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region of northern France. It is located about 30 kilometers northwest of Rouen. The town is situated in the Pays de Caux, a region characterized by its rolling hills and agricultural landscape. Historically, Yvetot has been a market town and an administrative center for the surrounding area.

The economy of Yvetot has traditionally been based on agriculture, with a focus on grain and dairy farming. In recent decades, the town has also seen some industrial development, though it remains primarily a service and commercial hub for its inhabitants and the nearby rural communities. Yvetot has a railway station that connects it to Rouen and Le Havre, facilitating transportation for both residents and goods.

Notable landmarks in Yvetot include its church, Saint-Wandrille, which has a history dating back several centuries, though much of its current structure is from later rebuilds. The town square, Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, serves as a central gathering place and hosts local markets. Yvetot also possesses a small museum dedicated to local history and heritage. The town experiences a temperate oceanic climate, typical of northwestern France.