Although most English village by the sea are similar to each other, however, one thing that distinguishes Búðahraun Kauptún viðFáskrúðsfjörð from most of the others, but it is the period in the history of Icelandic fishermen attended the French Icelandic waters. One of the few major bases French fishermen to land here was Fáskrúðsfirði. Is intended that this period has lasted from the late 19th century and until the last yachts were now on the second half of the fourth decade of the twentieth century. The relationships that were formed there between Fáskrúðsfirðinga and French fishermen, most of whom came from Britain Kaga, there have been strong memories that have not fallen into forgetfulness. The links were to the 18th August 1991 was formally established twinning relationships with town Gravelines in France, but Gravelines is a town of 15,000 people in northern France. The treaty, signed describe members of his will "... to keep alive the history of coastal Gravelines and Iceland" and also that at all possible measures to maintain the friendship and cooperation ties between the two parties for the residents of both the places. Is it a desire of both parties to the relationship develops primarily in the form of teen communication and maintain a common cultural or as stated in the agreement between these parties then wish them "... the exercise price of all hiring that occurred in the relationship between the town councils of people, public institutions, companies and organizations, particularly in the field of economic and social affairs, education, culture and sports "as well as" This Icelandic-French initiative devote Búðahreppur and Gravelines contribute to strengthening relations between nations, peace in the world and defending democratic freedoms and human rights of citizens of the world. " Have several interactions occur along these lines, adolescents go from here Fáskrúðsfirði to Gravelines and then come youngsters from Gravelines to Fáskrúðsfjörður, but also have local councilors these places exchanged visits. In Gravelines is annually celebrated "Feast of Icelandic fishermen" at the end of September, this is a great festival and it is safe to say that there have been many Icelanders who have gone to this festival surprised how high the memory of that time is perceived by these people. Can be surmised that the memory is as strong as it is because of the great tension that prevailed and fluctuation between sorrow and joy when the boats returned home and found if Beloved was returning from a long stay in international waters or whether they wore mourning news home to loved ones. Gravelines is a well established town, there is a major nuclear power plant, one of the largest fish farm in France, and yet farther afield, aluminum is partly in the territory of the town and much more. A large industry in this area and surrounding communities but what makes Gravelines particular town is that framework that the town has. He is actually an old fortress that surrounded the canal all the way around and create these contrasting modern and old time special atmosphere that is fun to experience. Gravelines is in proximity to the two towns, Fort Philip and grand Fort Philip and the player is not always a good thing to say when we step over the outskirts of town, but this is a cheerful and friendly people that are good to visit. Mayor of Gravelines is Hr. Bertrand Ringo.