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Things to do on Holiday – Cotentin – Normandy – France

Famous for its lush green countryside, hedgerows, moorland, marshes and of course for its beautiful coastline, the Cotentin Peninsula is often called “Little Ireland”. Based in the heart of the Cotentin and Bessin Nature Reserve, there is a wealth of activities for the naturist, sports In our local area alone there are over 20 well marked nature trails idea for dog walking, nature lovers and for those just keen on exploring the area. For more hardened hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders there are plenty of trails to test all abilities. in addition to the more We are located in the heart of the Cotentin and Bessin nature parks, ideal for hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing or just to relax and enjoy the beautiful panoramas in this unique and largely unspoiled landscape … …

Größere Kartenansicht

The nearest sandy beaches of St. Germain Plage, Plage Creances and Pirou are located 10 to 15 minutes, but are only a small part of this unique coastline. It is really worth a few of the many narrow access roads to the sea and try to be surprised by the variety of beaches. Lindbergh plague Denneville, Surville, Glatigny, Bretteville sur Ay, St. Remy in the country, Carteret, Portbail … .. are all worth a visit!

Tourist Attractions

Many tourist attractions are reachable by car simple, Pirou Castle – 15 mins, Lessay Abbey – 10 mins, Coutances historic Old Town, Cathedral & Botanical Gardens – 20 mins, Bayeux Embroidery – 55 mins, Cherbourg Cite de la Mer, City & Harbour – 45mins, Granville town, boutiques, and port – 50 mins, Mont St. Michel town & monastery – 90 mins, Gratot water source – 50 mins, Hambye Monastery – 40 mins, Briquebec Castle – 30 mins, Barfleur romantic fishing village – 50 mins, Cap de la Hague stunning cliffs – 40 mins, Barneville Carteret beach-promenade and ferry to the Channel Islands (including floral island of Jersey) – 25 mins, Portbail – 20 mins, Omaha Beach, St. Mere Eglise and Utah Beach war museums and war cemeteries – 40 mins

Office de Tourisme La Haye du Puits
Office de Tourisme Lessay

For more variation there are many typical farmer’s markets, flea markets, country fairs and music festivals including the famous Coutances Jazz Festival in May and the huge, colorful animal market in Lessay in May and September.

If you can not resist a typical French breakfast, we recommend a 5-minute morning walk to our general store in the village of “Chez Valerie,” which gets a delivery every morning fresh crispy croissants and baguettes. For larger purchases, La Haye du Puits (5km) 3 large supermarkets (Aldi, Carrefour and Intermarche), bakeries, butcher shops, restaurants, banks, post office, etc., as well as a traditional market every Wednesday morning. For very special treats we recommend a visit to the Maison du Biscuit, Reo and Fromagerie Les Jambons du Cotentin. The huge French hypermarkets are located in Cherbourg (Auchan, Carrefour, …) or Coutances (Leclerc).

Perfect for the holidays with your dog! Only 10 to 15 minutes from your house, you will find beautiful, unspoiled beaches and beautiful sand dunes with no leash and no limits ….

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