What if, on your next language study trip to England with LEC, you decided to explore Deal? Our teams are ready to give you a quick overview of this town!
A town worth exploring in the county of Kent
Première interrogation : dans quelle région du pays trouver Deal lors de son prochain séjour linguistique en Angleterre ? Réponse : c’est dans le Kent qu’a été bâtie la ville. Il s’agit du comté occupant la pointe sud-est de la Grande-Bretagne : faisant directement face à la France, de laquelle il est séparé uniquement par quelques dizaines de kilomètres de Manche, ses villes les plus célèbres sont Douvres et Canterbury.
Julius Caesar in Deal?
Deal holds a unique place in the history of the Old Continent, as it stands on the very ground where Julius Caesar’s troops first made contact with Britain. Since then, the city has successfully capitalized on the advantages afforded by its port location, notably playing an important role in Her Majesty’s Royal Marines (to be pronounced “Royal Marines” —with the accent—during a language study trip to England).
Explore Deal Castle
Now twinned with the French town of Saint-Omer, in the nearby department of Pas-de-Calais, Deal is home to several exceptional sites that visitors will enjoy discovering during their trip. The first of these? Deal Castle, or Deal Castle. A coastal artillery fort built during the second half of the 16th century, it continues to impress with its size and architecture.
What about Deal in literature?
As a testament to its fame, Deal has also made a few notable appearances in literature. It is mentioned, for example, in Jane Austen’s novel *Persuasion*. H.G. Wells also alludes to it in his famous *The War of the Worlds*. Finally, Ian Fleming sets the action of *Moonraker*, the third installment in the James Bond series, there!