La Manche, a revelation!
Discover La Manche for your stay
From Mont Saint-Michel to the D-Day beaches and the tip of the Cotentin Peninsula, this territory in Normandy stands out for its exceptional coastline, the variety of its unspoilt landscapes, its rich heritage and its unique mindset. The assets of La Manche shape lifestyles and life choices.
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!
-
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!
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
La Manche is the place to be for your holidays
LA MANCHE, NORMANDY PENINSULA
The territory of la Manche is a granite peninsula surrounded by water on all sides. The department is therefore resolutely focused on the sea, and most of its residents have some connection with it. The ocean is omnipresent here. It gives its name to the department (La Manche being the French name for the English Channel) and regulates its climate. Wherever you are in the territory, the coast is never very far away.
La Manche in a few key figures
- 5 951 km²
- 495 045 inhabitants (INSEE census 2019)
- 674 kilometres of coasts
- 19 ports
- 14 stations connected to the national rail network
- 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites
What to do in La Manche?
Visits, walks, discoveries, activities, relaxation: between land and sea, La Manche is a territory with endless possibilities. You can roam the different hiking paths and take in the breathtaking views. If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, try sand yachting on the huge beaches, or have a go at kitesurfing, wingfoiling or sailing. Head off to discover the biggest visitable submarine in the world in Cherbourg, explore Mont Saint-Michel, stroll around the local markets and sample the finest products of La Manche: there’s so much to see, do and experience here!
La Manche
in all season-
Waves crashing, the wind in your sails and your hair, walks at the edge of the world, but also magical light and exceptional products: La Manche has it all, even in winter!
-
In spring, the days get longer and the sun gradually warms up the sea. Nature begins to bloom again and the birds chirp happily. It’s time to get outdoors for the first festivals, visits to parks and gardens, outdoor sports and nature walks.
-
To get away from the crowds and the summer heat, try a watersport, cross the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel at night, unwind on the beach and enjoy a sundowner on a terrace. It’s time to push yourself, to have fun and to disconnect: in short, to enjoy life!
-
Autumn has arrived in the Manche with its crisp air, but that’s no reason to wish it was still summer! The late season is the opportunity for you to discover the territory differently and to admire its spectacular scenery: watching the impressive spring tides, trying watersports or hiking on the GR®223, take your pick!
