Our suggestions for unique holidays in la Manche

Find inspiration for an unforgettable stay
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Photo, © Xavier Lachenaud

In la Manche, there’s no shortage of unexpected places. From the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel to the Cotentin Peninsula, prepare for an extraordinary journey!

With your family, visit the Cité de la Mer, a farm park or the D-Day sites. Are you looking for nature and sustainable tourism? We’ve rounded up some ways for you to enjoy the wide open spaces and to reconnect with nature. Head off to explore the most beautiful sites in la Manche: Chausey, Mont Saint-Michel, gardens and châteaux. If it’s raining, don’t worry, we’ve got ideas to occupy you until the weather improves, such as watching the film Immersion.

For your next weekend away, explore the remarkable towns of la Manche and enjoy one of the different festivals organised throughout the year. In la Manche, there’s something for everyone! Here are some suggestions to inspire you and to find your kind of holidays!

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Photo, © Xavier Lachenaud

The best watersports

Kayaking, sand yachting, surfing, skimboarding and sailing: find out all about the best watersports to enjoy with your children.

Watersports with your family
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Photo, © Best Jobers

Our selection of nature outings

Head off to discover its flora and fauna, try your hand at sustainable shellfish gathering, become an expert mushroom forager, or take part in an outdoor escape game... all our suggestions for activities in the great outdoors.

Nature outings
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Photo, © Best Jobers

The most beautiful sites

The historical buildings, parks, museums, islands and unspoilt natural areas of la Manche all contribute to its unique character.

Top places to visit
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Photo, © Captain Yvon

A documentary made in Manche

52 minutes with people who share a passion for the sea

Immersion
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Photo, © Xavier Lachenaud

Short breaks in the towns

Cherbourg, Granville, Saint-Lô : enjoy an urban break for a few days

City Break

THE COASTAL ROAD OF LA MANCHE

The coastal road of La Manche is a scenic route that links Mont Saint-Michel to the Bay of Les Veys (Carentan). Covering 311 km, it follows the coastline of the department from east to west, via the north coast.

The coastal road

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Photo, © Captain Yvon
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What to do on a rainy day in la Manche?

Surfing, walking by the sea, visiting the emblematic companies of the territory, tasting oysters... our ideas for exploring la Manche on a wet day.

Our suggestions
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Photo, © Xavier Lachenaud

The unmissable festivals in la Manche

Every year, around 20 festivals are held in the department. Head to one of these events !

Our selection of the biggest events
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Photo, © Best Jobers

Green travel in la Manche

Picnicking at sunset, going on a family walk, sitting on a terrace by the sea, picking up local products on markets... La Manche is the place for simple pleasures and slower living

Slow tourisme
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Literary trail

Victor Hugo stayed in la Manche for a few weeks in 1836. From Mont Saint-Michel to Barfleur, the journey of the poet and novelist involved nine stages. 

In the footsteps of Victor Hugo