Cotentin

A wild peninsula in Normandy

The Cotentin is a land of wilderness, lulled by the wind and the sea, a land of hidden treasures : La Hague, Val de Saire, UNESCO heritage sites, and lands of art and history.

In La Manche, the Cotentin Peninsula is a great destination for those wishing to charge up their batteries and awaken the senses! Call at Barneville Carteret, a resort prized by yachtsmen. Travel to the end of the world at la Hague. Visit Cherbourg, maritime capital and old boarding port for the New World. Follow in the footsteps of the Allies and visit D-Day sites. Call at Barfleur, the "prettiest village in France". Discover the Vauban towers and Tatihou island, world heritage sites. Sample Saint-Vaast oysters...

unmissable cities

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

With its port, its huge harbour and its nearby beaches with different watersports on offer, Cherbourg is a destination with a focus on the sea.

cherbourg

Barneville-Carteret

On the Cotentin Peninsula, Barneville-Carteret is the ideal place to try nautical activities and to introduce your children to coastal life.

Barneville-Carteret

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

In the east of La Manche, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is bursting with treasures to discover during your stay.

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

GR®223 : the coastal path

The GR®223 hiking trail links the bay of Les Veys to Mont Saint-Michel. You can walk it in stages, or do the whole thing in one hiking trip.

The GR®223

The essential heritage

Natural sites of the Cotentin

jardin de Vauville

Nestled in the heart of the Cotentin Peninsula, this haven of greenery is the perfect place to unwind. Bathed by the Gulf Stream, plant species from all over the world flourish here by the sea.

The Botanical garden of Vauville

MARAIS DU COTENTIN ET DU BESSIN REGIONAL NATURE PARK

In this unique park, different outings are organised to enable you to discover its flora and fauna. It’s the perfect spot for nature lovers.

The Marais du Bessin et du Cotentin Regional Nature Park

CÔTE DES HAVRES

The west coast of La Manche has eight tidal inlets with unique landscapes that change with the tides. Take your pick from the many outdoor activities on offer in these protected ecosystems.

The Côte des havres

NEZ DE JOBOURG AND LA HAGUE HEADLAND

Between cliffs carved by the winds, steep hiking paths, lighthouses, watersports spots, wild heathlands and wide-open spaces, the unspoilt nature of La Manche is at its best here, at the “edge of the world”.

The Nez de Jobourg

Islands

Tatihou island

Just off Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue with its Vauban fortifications, this wild paradise promises a complete change of scenery thanks to its maritime gardens and its abundant wildlife.

Tatihou

Channel islands

Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. Take the boat and one hour later you'll set foot in England, or almost!

channel islands