Three days in the Cotentin is not much, but it's enough to feast your eyes and make you want to come back again and again. For a trip to the great outdoors enriched with magnificent panoramas, exciting visits and gourmet moments, follow our expert advice!

#1 – Our ideal day at

CHERBOURG IN COTENTIN


Go back in time and explore the depths by visiting Cité de la Mer, built in the Art Deco decor of the former Transatlantic maritime station.
Lunch in town or enjoy the Brive market (Thursday and Saturday)
Embark on Adele for a sea excursion, at the heart of the second largest artificial harbor in the world.
Visit the factory of the famous Cherbourg umbrellas, renowned for their perfect finish and their undeniable resistance to the Normandy wind.
Take advantage of the night life : bars, theater, casino… the choice is yours!

Eric Martin

#2 – LA HAGUE

Mysterious, captivating, abrupt, dizzying… “Little Ireland” dominates the North-West coast of Cotentin.

La Hague fascinates with its green cliffs pierced with caves, by the force of the waves. It is a wild territory, which inspired many artists, including Jacques Prévert, Jean-François Millet, Boris Vian and Claudie Gallay to name but a few.
In one day, here is something to immerse you in the exotic atmosphere of this part of the world.

The Cotentin in three days
A.PICOT – Cotentin Unique

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Start with the

Tourp show route

Taking place in a 16th century manor farm, the “A treasure at the end of the world” show tour is an excellent introduction to grasping the soul of La Hague.

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Omonville-la-Rogue
Coraline and Leo

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Admire

The most beautiful panoramas

Landemer, Port Racine, Goury, le Nez de Jobourg… On your way you will be tempted to stop at many places. Our advice: take the time to enjoy the view, walk around and savor the moment.

Tours to explore La Hague on foot

The Cotentin in three days
Jennifer Vigot

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Traveling through scents

from the Vauville Botanical Garden

More than 1000 botanical species grow in this temple of nature. In spring, the colors and scents explode to the delight of the senses.

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#3 – The Saire Valley

Picturesque, the north-eastern coast of the peninsula is dotted with fishing ports and coastal villages.

Si the Saire Valley is the embodiment of the sweetness of life, its coast tells a tumultuous and exciting maritime story, through buildings and fortifications designed by Vauban.
Here are some essentials for a day of immersion.

Tatihou Island Garden
Coraline and Leo

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Change the world

by setting foot on Tatihou Island

A true wild paradise just 800 meters offshore. The seabirds that populate the island are the only inhabitants. From the Vauban tower to the maritime gardens, half a day is necessary to enjoy the place. The best? Spend a night there, far from the world.

Preparing for your visit

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Mathilde Mochon

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Taste a crowd

of local specialties

Oysters are the pride of Saint Vaast la Hougue. To taste them, oyster bars welcome you and it is sometimes possible to visit the parks. Not to mention all the other local products that fill the Gosselin grocery store, a real institution for almost 150 years!

Gatteville Lighthouse
Aymeric PICOT

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Follow the coast by

the road of the Val de Saire

Barfleur (Most Beautiful Village in France), the Gatteville lighthouse (second highest lighthouse in Europe) and Cap Lévi (panorama) are all emblematic places on this coast, linked to each other by the coastal road.

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