Accessibility to dogs on Cotentin beaches

DOG PERMITS ON THE COTENTIN BEACHES

3 maritime facades, 220 kilometers of coastline, sand, pebbles, dunes… the beaches of Cotentin are as beautiful as each other! They are also very popular all year round by locals or visitors to the area. But it's not always easy to know whether four-legged animals are allowed!

Find below the list of beaches in Cotentin which allow or not dogs. (do not hesitate to look at the municipal decrees at the entrance to the beaches, in case of modification) :

Auderville: Ecalgrain beach from June 15 to September 30, dogs are prohibited between 10 a.m. and 18:30 p.m. Dogs are allowed on a leash from sunrise until 9:30 a.m., then from 20 p.m. until nightfall.
Aumeville Lestre : allowed for dogs only on a leash.
Barfleur : Church beach et of Sambrière allowed for dogs only on a leash.
Barneville-Carteret: Potinière beach, of the old Church, Barneville, During the period from July 1 to September 1 inclusive, access to the coastal beaches between rue de la Corderie and the western limit of the commune of Moitiers-d'Allonne is prohibited to the canine breed as well as to equine breeds
Biville : From June 15 to September 30, dogs are prohibited between 10 a.m. and 18:30 p.m. Dogs are allowed on a leash from sunrise until 9:30 a.m., then from 20 p.m. until nightfall.
Bretteville : The beach, the bathing area and the slipway are prohibited for dogs from June 15 to September 15.
collignon (Tourlaville): Beach closed to dogs from July 1 to August 31. Outside of this period, they are tolerated.
Eculleville: Quervière beach from June 15 to September 30, dogs are prohibited between 10 a.m. and 18:30 p.m. Dogs are allowed on a leash from sunrise until 9:30 a.m., then from 20 p.m. until nightfall.
Equeurdreville: Saline beach dogs allowed
Fermanville: Brick Cove Beach, a of Mondrée allowed for dogs only on a leash.
Fontenay sur mer: consult the town hall
Gatteville-Lighthouse : consult the town hall.
Le Rozel : beach prohibited from June 15 to September 15 from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. Outside of this time slot, dogs are allowed on a leash
Les Moitiers d’Allonne: No regulations. It is recommended to keep dogs on a leash.
The Pious: Sciotot beach From July 1 to August 31, animals are prohibited between 9 a.m. and 19 p.m. between the Fort and La Roquette.
Montfarville : allowed for dogs only on a leash.
Omonville la Rogue: from June 15 to September 30, dogs are prohibited between 10 a.m. and 18:30 p.m. Dogs are allowed on a leash from sunrise until 9:30 a.m., then from 20 p.m. until nightfall.
Omonville la Petite: Anse St Martin beach from June 15 to September 30, dogs are prohibited between 10 a.m. and 18:30 p.m. Dogs are allowed on a leash from sunrise until 9:30 a.m., then from 20 p.m. until nightfall.
Port-Lease: Denneville Beach, semaphore beach, lindbergh beach, St George de la Rivière beach, St Jean de la Rivière beach, Baubigny beach prohibited for dogs from July 1 to August 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 19:00 p.m. Outside of these periods, they are tolerated on a leash.
Quineville : Dogs must be kept on a leash on the beach in July and August. Owners are required to pick up their dogs' droppings or face a fine.
Querqueville : Beach prohibited for dogs from 01/07 to 31/08. Outside of this period, they are tolerated on a leash.
Quettehou: La Redoute beach: consult the town hall.
Reville: Jonville Beach allowed for dogs only on a leash.
Saint-Marcouf: Beach authorized for dogs only on a leash.
Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue: Hougue Beach and small beach prohibited from April 1 to September 30 of each year from 9 a.m. to 20 p.m. The rest of the year, they are authorized all day beyond 300 meters from the coast.
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Tatihou beach is prohibited all year round
Siouville-Hague : prohibited for dogs, even on a leash
Surtainville : From June 15 to September 15, on the entire coastline of the town, dogs not on a leash are prohibited between 10 a.m. and 19 p.m.
Treauville: Platé beach, dogs are allowed
Urville-Nacqueville : From June 15 to September 30, dogs are prohibited between 10 a.m. and 18:30 p.m. Dogs are allowed on a leash from sunrise until 9:30 a.m., then from 20 p.m. until nightfall.
Vastville : from June 15 to September 30, dogs are prohibited between 10 a.m. and 18:30 p.m. Dogs are allowed on a leash from sunrise until 9:30 a.m., then from 20 p.m. until nightfall.
For babies : from June 15 to September 30, dogs are prohibited between 10 a.m. and 18:30 p.m. Dogs are allowed on a leash from sunrise until 9:30 a.m., then from 20 p.m. until nightfall.
Vicq-sur-Mer: sandy beach, of the Saline, from the Rock of Tabot et du Vicq allowed for dogs only on a leash.

France 3 Normandie devoted a report in June 2022

We would like to remind you of the importance of respecting the rules in force to guarantee a pleasant experience for all users of these beaches. To ensure everyone's safety and well-being, we strongly encourage you to provide a leash for your dog at all times, even when it is not strictly required. Additionally, don't forget the importance of picking up your pet's droppings. This helps to maintain the cleanliness of the beaches and to preserve their authorization to welcome dogs. By showing responsibility and civic-mindedness, we can all enjoy these spaces in harmony. Thank you for doing your part to ensure our beaches remain a welcoming place for our four-legged friends and nature lovers

WHAT ABOUT COASTAL SITES?

In principle, the grounds of the Conservatoire du Littoral are open to the general public, dogs and mountain bikes included, but there are sometimes access restrictions.
Thus, natural reserves (For babies, Beauguillot), sites not open to the public (Castel Vendon in Gréville-Hague and Roche Fauconnière Park in Cherbourg), and sometimes very localized sectors of a site for security. On certain sites, animals must be kept on a leash (case of sensitive natural areas or certain areas of the Coastal Conservatory).