Location: Manche < Normandy < France
Nearest Ferry:
Cherbourg at 15
Kilometres
- Swimming and sunbathing on the beautiful sandy west coast beaches at Cartaret, where the gulf stream produces a little-known sunny microclimate.
- Country and coastal rambling, this region was the most affluent in France in the 18th Century and has a wealth of grand houses, gardens and culture. There is a labyrinth of beautiful ancient walkways, for which we have detailed maps.
- Shopping at the daily regional markets, particularly the one in medieval Bricquebec on Monday (9am to 12.30pm)
- A trip across the oyster beds by amphibious craft to Tatihou island, an ancient penal colony and bird sanctury off St. Vaast la Hougue.
- The great Bayeux tapestry exhibition is only 45 minutes away.
- The landing beaches and museums.
- The Memorial Peace Museum at Caen.
- Wine tasting in the Normandy Wine Warehouse in Cherbourg, and browsing the boutiques in centre ville.
- A flutter at Cherbourg casino, rounding off the night in the local nightclub.