Seine-Maritime

Seine-Maritime is a department in the Normandy region of France, located in the northeastern part of historical Normandy. It is characterized by its lowland terrain, part of the Paris Basin, and is drained by the Seine River. The department features a coastline with chalk cliffs intersected by valleys. Its climate is humid, with frequent mist in the Seine valley.

The department is densely populated, with significant urban centers along the Seine River, including Rouen and Le Havre. Agriculture is divided between arable farming and cattle raising, with cereal farms in the east and dairying in areas like the Pays de Bray. Dieppe is a notable fishing port. Seine-Maritime is also a major industrial hub, particularly for petrochemicals due to refineries near Le Havre. Nuclear power production and the automobile industry are also present. Tourists are drawn to seaside resorts and historic sites such as abbeys and châteaux. The Seine River serves as a vital transportation artery, with the ports of Le Havre and Rouen being among France's most important.1