Chap. VI.

FRANCE.

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HAVRE I)E GRACE,

LOCK.

Treport is situated in La Manche , at the mouth of the river Bresle , a league from Eu.The valley, at the extremity of which this river disgorges itself into the sea, is formed bytwo hills, 250 feet in height: the entrance of the port is situated at the foot of the westhill, on the slope of which stands the town.

The village of Merse occupies the foot of the other hill, on the side of the valley, thebreadth of which is here 800 toises.