Duclair
# Duclair

Duclair (French pronunciation: ​) is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region in northern France. The Duclair duck is named after the town.

## Geography

Duclair is a farming and light industrial town situated some 11 miles (18 km) west of the centre of Rouen at the junction of the D43, D5 and the D982 roads. The river Austreberthe joins the Seine at Duclair. There is a ferry to Berville-sur-Seine on the south bank of the Seine.

## Heraldry

| Arms of Duclair | The arms of Duclair are blazoned : Per fess 1: per pale I: Azure, a duck volant contourny both wings pointing down argent; II: Or, an apple tree fructed proper on a base vert; 2: Azure, 3 fish contourny argent. |
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## Places of interest

* The church of St. Denis, dating to the 12th century.
* Traces of a feudal castle.
* Remains of a 13th-century presbytery.
* The Château du Taillis, dating to medieval times.
* The 18th-century Château du Vaurouy.
* La Cour-du-Mont manor house with parts dating to the 13th century.
* A 17th-century chapel.

## Notable people

* Musician Pierre Villette (1926–1998) was born here.

## Twin towns

Ronnenberg, Germany

