The Cotentin offers you a sunrise and a sunset on the beach every day
As its name suggests, the Cotentin peninsula is almost an island.
Maritime on three sides, it invites travelers to discover each of its nooks and crannies. Once on site, no surrounding department can divert the attention of curious people anywhere other than here. What does it matter! You will never be disappointed. You will even be surprised. The treasures of the peninsula
are numerous, full of surprises and diversity.
The Cotentin is the only area in mainland France where you can, in the same day, watch the sun rise, from midday on the east coast, from the Bay of Veys to the Gatteville lighthouse.
Change sides at midday and you will observe it setting, west coast, from the tip of the Hague to the harbor of Port-Bail, the Channel Islands on the horizon.
Between the rising sun and the setting sun, an incredible catalog of landscapes, shores, atmospheres, ambiances, horizons is offered to you, which you can discover by hiking, by bike, by car, on horseback …
Our selection of sunrises and sunsets in Cotentin
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The Cotentin marshes
They offer a preserved and unique natural landscape. Witnessing the sunrise in this environment can allow you to appreciate the beauty of nature, with its expanses of water, fauna and flora. The marshes are often calm and peaceful in the morning, making them an ideal place to relax, meditate and enjoy the tranquility.
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue enjoys stunning views of the sea, neighboring islands and picturesque harbour. Sunrise from this position allows you to enjoy an exceptional panorama where the sky is tinged with magnificent colors.
Le Cap Lévi lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the sea and the coastline. Sunset from this location offers spectacular views as the sun slowly disappears over the horizon.
Goury is located at the tip of the hague, a rugged and wild coastal region. This strategic location offers stunning views of the sea and the horizon, making it an ideal place to watch the sunset.
The landscapes, cliffs, pebble beaches, lighthouse, harbor and sky colors provide excellent opportunities to capture memorable images. The sunset adds a special dimension to this beauty, with vivid colors reflecting off the sea.
Au Jobourg nose, the sun sets over the fragmented cliffs which rank among the highest in Europe.
At sunset, you may be lucky enough to spot sea and migratory birds flying over the coast.
Treat yourself to an exceptional view from the Cape of Carteret with a view overlooking the sea, the Hattainville dunes, the Écrehou archipelago and the island of Jersey.
Turn your gaze to savor the beautiful perspective on the remains of the old church.
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