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The central position of the Bed and Breakfast will enable you to visit a lot of interest sites, the d-day landing beaches, the mont saint Michel and Bayeux. You will be able to take long healthy walks along the numerous beaches of the east coast (Quinéville, St Vaast Hougue, Barfleur...) and the west coast (Barneville&Carteret, Portbail...) or lie on the sandy beaches or have fun in the sea.
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The Mont Saint Michel The Wonder of the Western World
forms a tower in the heart of an immense bay invaded by the highest tides in
Europe
The cité de la mer Cherbourg The cité de la Mer opened its doors in April
2002, in the old Transatlantic Terminal of Cherbourg, at the tip of the Cotentin
Peninsula. It is the ideal place to discover the adventures of man in the deep
seas. How do we explore the oceans? And how can we use its resources? Site internet
Cider and Calvados museum Valognes Phone : 02 33 40 22 73
Ludiver Planétarium Cap de la hague
Maison de Jacques Prévert Omonville la petite In the 1930s, Jacques Prévert
and his friends discovered this little corner of paradise called Hague Headland.
In 1970, he bought this house and lived their till his death in April 1977.
In the small cemetery of Omonville, Prévert and his set-designer friend Trauner
rest in peace alongside Janine Prévert, his wife and Michelle, his daughter.
Phone : 02.33.52.72.38
Montfarville church Montfarville The Montfarville church was built in
1763 of a local white granit, and contains exceptional works of art, notably
the virgin with child in multicoloured stone, as well as four large wooden statues.
Hotel de beaumont valognes The Hotel de Beaumont is an elegant private
mansion of the 18th century, magnificently preserved and furnished. It is open
to visits from July 1st to September 15th and all week-ends of the year ; it
is unquestionably worth the detour. Phone: 02 33 40 12 30
Pirou Castle was built in the 12th century on an artificial island protected
by three moats, five fortified gates, and high ramparts. It is the oldest Norman
castle. phone : 02 33 46 34 71
Crosville Castle, Crosville sur Douve: Castle built in the 16th and 17th
centuries, listed building (private property, lived in). In the heart of the
Cotentin marshes, Crosville Castle has the severe and sober majesty of the great
seignorial constructions of this period. The castle puts on many activities
and exhibitions. Phone : 02 33 41 67 25
Gatteville lighthouse Gatteville Built in 1829 - 1834
Landing beaches and ww2 monuments:
Airborne museum Sainte mère l'eglise The Airborne Museum contains
an exhibition on the American airborne landings of June 5th and 6th 1944. Waco
Glider, Douglas C47 aeroplane, half-track, Dodge, Jeep... Arms, documents, photos,
mementos... Original film Fight for Freedom, interactive displays on the Battle
for Normandy.
Landing museum Utah-Beach
Musée mémorial Omaha Beach
Pointe du Hoc
American cemetery Colleville
Arromanches 360 Arromanche Circular cinema
Outings and Nature: With 355 Km of coastline, more than 4500 Km of marked paths,
2 Regional Wilderness Areas, 5 nature reserves and 4000 hectares of land acquired
as sensitive natural areas, the Manche is rich with a many-faceted preserved
nature. On foot, on bicycle, on mountain bikes, on horseback, in canoes-kayaks,
in wind buggies or surfing, or fishing or climbing, all the assets of the Manche
in France are open to you, allowing you to practice your favorite activity at
your own rhythm.
La Hague cap
Carentan's Marshes Carentan
Sports and unusual activities : Normandie montgolfiere Normandie montgolfiere:
Exclusive hot-air balloon flight, Several possibilities. Site internet
wind sports wind sports, sailing, kites, wind buggy and speed-sail can be practiced
by the whole family or among friends.
Les écuries de la gare Horse riding. Phone: 02 33 41 11 21
Golf de Cherbourg Cherbourg From 9 to 18 holes, the variety and the quality
of the golf courses in La Manche in France are very appreciated by the golf
fanatics. Golf de Cherbourg (LA GLACERIE) - 9 holesClub-house Phone : 02 33
44 45 48. Golf Fontenay-sur-Mer : Golf en bordure de Mer - 9 holes Club-house
Phone : 02.33.41.44.27
Gliding center Vauville Phone : 02 33 52 77 72
Forest adventure Saint sauveur le vicomte Phone 02 33 52 57 42
Cotentin vol libre Les Pieux Site internet skydive Aerodrome de Bréville-sur-Mer
Phone : 02 33 91 76 02 Site internet
Parks and Gardens:
Park of Château des Ravalet Tourlaville
Botanic garden of Château de Vauville
Château and park of Nacqueville
Floral parck of Château de Martinvast
Towns:
Valognes This town was almost entirely rebuilt after the Second World
War, and is proud of the few remaining great houses that remain in the town,
once known as the Versailles of Normandy.- 18th century townhouse of Beaumont.-
regional cider museum in the Grand Quartier lodge.- museum of brandy and ancient
crafts in the Thieuville townhouse.
Cherbourg
Saint vaast la hougue
Barfleur Barneville Carteret
Bayeux Bayeux has preserved the old historic centre with its medieval
structure. Its exceptional architectural heritage emerged unscathed from the
Allied bombing raids of 1944. A unique masterpiece in the world, the Bayeux
Tapestry is actually an embroidery made from wool on linen canvas during the
11th century.
The islands: Jersey Jersey, Guernsey, Sark, Herm and Alderney are a complete
change of scene and a world away from France . Make the most of your trip with
duty-free shopping.
Tatihou Island, just off the coast from the little port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
and a stone's throw from Barfleur, is an idyll for seabirds and lovers of history,
nature and the environment. Attractions include the maritime museum, the gardens
and the shipwright's workshop where traditional boats are restored.
Barneville Carteret port Ferries for the Channel Islands, Jersey and Guernesey.
Cherbourg port Ferries for England or Irland