La Manche : 8 territories
La Manche is a peninsula that’s divided into eight territories. The sea is omnipresent here: it gives its name to the department and regulates its climate. Between land and sea, discover La Manche, a place like nowhere else!
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La Manche
This territory in Normandy stands out for its exceptional coastline, the variety of its unspoilt landscapes, its rich heritage and its unique mindset.
Welcome to La Manche, a corner of paradise in Normandy!© Best JobersPhoto, © Best Jobers -
Saint-Lô
Famous for its National Stud Farm and its stone ramparts, Saint-Lô has some great experiences for all the family. You can visit a museum, go to a concert at Le Normandy, stroll around the old streets, walk on the greenways, or have a bite to eat at one of the many good restaurants.
Saint-Lô© Xavier LachenaudPhoto, © Xavier Lachenaud -
Baie du Cotentin
La Manche is a department laden with history. On 6th June 1944, 836 000 men landed on the beaches of Normandy, at that point began the Battle of Normandy. Many sites and museums in La Manche pay tribute to this particular episode of Second World War.
Utah Beach© Xavier LachenaudPhoto, © Xavier Lachenaud -
Cotentin
The Cotentin peninsula 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.
Cotentin© Xavier LachenaudPhoto, © Xavier Lachenaud -
Côte Ouest Centre Manche
Cultural heritage, historical visits, nature walks or nautical activities, the destination Côte Ouest Centre Manche is full of activities and leisure activities to enjoy on a daily basis or during your stay. All you have to do is enjoy!
Côte des havres© Captain YvonPhoto, © Captain Yvon -
Coutances
Coutances is historically the former capital of the region, and an Episcopal city. The cathedral is a jewel of Gothic Roman architecture. Coutances is a pleasant city to stroll around, with its shops, delicatessens, public garden, its cathedral, and sumptuous town houses...
Coutances Cathedral© Xavier LachenaudPhoto, © Xavier Lachenaud -
Villedieu-les-Poêles
Villedieu-les-Poêles carries the Government sponsored label "Ville et metiers d'Art" in recognition of its grand artisanal tradition of copper working since the Middle Ages; The production of kitchen utensils, brassware, cauldrons...
Villedieu-les-Poêles© Xavier LachenaudPhoto, © Xavier Lachenaud -
Granville
Situated in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, Granville is a seaside resort that’s very popular with families. It’s perfect for strolling through the cobbled streets, lazing on the huge beaches, trying watersports or eating ice creams with sand between your toes!
Granville© Captain YvonPhoto, © Captain Yvon -
Mont Saint-Michel
The third most visited tourist attraction in France, Mont Saint-Michel and its bay are one of the most magical places in the Manche. Journey back in time in this amazingly unique village. Stroll through its medieval streets, visit the Abbey and enjoy the stunning views from the ramparts.
Mont Saint-Michel© Emmanuel BerthierPhoto, © Emmanuel Berthier