
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
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
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

Short breaks in the towns
Cherbourg, Granville, Saint-Lô : enjoy an urban break for a few days
City Break
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
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
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
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.