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Mont Saint-Michel Bay La Manche magazine

ETERNAL ATTRACTION

Mont Saint-Michel Abbey and the bay represent much more than a religious and tourism landmark. The alchemy between the architectural masterpiece and the majestic beauty of the surrounding nature explain its universal, unique and eternal prestige. It has been illuminating the area for over 1000 years and carries the attraction of La Manche far beyond our borders.

orchestrated by the combined influence of Asking for the sun and the moon. The phenomenon of the gravitation of the planets sets up a the moon reciprocal attraction between the celestial bodies. This gives rise to a deformation of the Earth. A kind of breathing process that swells and then contracts the surface. The long "breathing in", then the long "breathing he bay is one of the most beautiful out" causes the sea to continually go back sights in the world, giving visitors the and forth. Sometimes, when the planets are chance to admire the spectacle of aligned, the terrestrial deformation goes so Tthe rising and falling tides. It is a revelation far that people can enjoy the popular event for anyone seeing it for the first time. The of the "high tides of Mont Saint-Michel Bay". landscape lying before you is constantly The amplitude may reach up to 15 metres in changing. Every six hours, the water covers or height. The sea then seems to come back as uncovers the vast golden stretch surrounding fast as a galloping horse. Because the water, the Wonder. If you are not in a hurry, take coming from all directions, joins together the time to watch this impressive to-and- in a kind of natural funnel that multiplies its fro, this strange and magical movement strength.

Mont Saint-Michel footbridge

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Crossing Mont Saint-Michel Bay

the "miquelots" pilgrim trail

ow fresh and invigorating these serene stature. Its famous silhouette grows seven kilometres of strand are! If bigger as you draw closer, so your physical you decide to set out from Vains, the effort will not be disappointed. Of course, the Hguide will take you to Tombelaine. You begin a stop will be a short one, since you'll need to long walk, much longer than it seems, towards set off long before the tide covers the pitch this impressive rock, which is now a refuge for sand. You'll even find this blended aroma of hundreds of migratory birds from Siberia, sand, clay, shellfish and water in your hair at Greenland and elsewhere. After going the end of the trip. You'll return covered in it, round it, you will set off towards Mont Saint- tired, but definitely amazed by the power of Michel. You'll need to make an effort, but my the site. Of the thousands of annual visitors, goodness the reward is superb! Seen from the some 800 people ask to stay in the sanctuary sand, in the midst of wild and untamed nature, or to have their official pilgrimage booklet, the Archangel's Mount deploys its solid and the "Carnet du Miquelot", stamped.

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Mont Saint-Michel

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The restored cloister of the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey windows on the heavens

The guest room Detail of the cloister

here is so much to see in and around and one gold and silver reflections from Mont Saint-Michel that many people the bay, which, like the abbey, is listed as a come back again and again. This year, UNESCO World Heritage site. The works Tthe renovated cloister is a good reason for have also led to a greater understanding making the trip up again. A chance to revisit of the highly complex system for collecting a Gothic edifice dating from the 13 th century rainwater - water that is blessed and used that is internationally unique, standing 80 to wash the monks’ feet. The gallery floors metres high. The small columns supporting have been lowered 17 to 25 cm, and are now the delicate, sculpted vaults have been similar to the level prior to the 19 th century. cleaned and the landscape garden has So, the stones around the gallery can once been redesigned, helping to make the site again be used as seating, like an invitation to even more peaceful and magical. From contemplation, meditation and suspended the vast window, you will see the thousand time.

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heavens at the service of God, and depicted as the bay a winged knight overcoming the devil, watches over the famous sanctuary and the salvation of of legends souls, the candidates for heaven…

t Mont Saint-Michel, there are many legends. No matter how credible they may be, the main point is that these So, are you ready extraordinaryA stories inspire our imagination… for the trip? According to a 15th century manuscript, the forest of Scissy was covered by flood waters. A particularly violent equinox tide had overwhelmed the centuries-old trees… A Find out all about the bay, the crossings wolf befriended the monks and brought them and tides on the website the provisions they needed to survive… And manche-tourism.com one night in October 708 A.D. the archangel (Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel section) Saint-Michael visited the site, ordering Bishop Aubert to build an oratory at the summit of Visit Mont Saint-Michel Mont Tombe. Having doubts about the reality accueilmontsaintmichel.com of the apparition, the holy man decided not to abb aye-mont-saint-michel.fr carry out the task the archangel had give him. o t-montsaintmichel.com Three times, the angel returned. Still in doubt, Aubert asked for a proof of the apparition. The archangel placed his finger on Aubert's See the manuscripts forehead. When he woke up, the bishop had a from Mont Saint-Michel to Avranches scriptorial.fr hollow line imprinted in his head. Since then, the Archangel Saint Michael, the master of the

The Mont Saint-Michel manuscripts, heritage library, Avranches

beyond the sea somewhere waiting for me...

The cry of seagulls, the sound of boats, the sailing ships setting out to sea, the spluttering of colourful tractors, gusts of wind and the waves lapping all follow the orders of the same "conductor". Here, the sea is in charge! Its continuous ballet sets the tone for local people and tourists, opening the gates to another way of life. The life of a coastland in perpetual movement, 355 kilometres long and beautifully varied.

Nez de Jobourg La Manche magazine

dunes and havens, havens and dunes

here is something here for everyone. flora, or make your way through the havens On the coast of La Manche, we know of Regnéville-sur-Mer and La Vanlée, a fount how to welcome and surprise visitors. of inspiration for photographers and painters. TThe region's large dune beaches are ideal Right at the top of Val de Saire, Réville offers for lovers of fine sand, while the Normandy a breathtaking view over the island of Tatihou, peninsula is also well worth a visit. It is full of and skies with captivating light. La Hague little pieces of paradise, "pathways to the end is a wild gem with steep cliffs covered with of the world" and atypical seaside villages. Like exotic vegetation in places and leading you Ravenoville with its not-to-be-missed colourful straight to - Ireland. And since the coastland fishermen's houses or Gouville-sur-Mer and its of this strongly maritime region has the happy adorable cabins with their brightly coloured chance to be neither flat nor straight, there is roofs. An ideal picnic spot, as the locals well always the surprise of seeing, wherever you know. Continuing along the tourist route, go, a rich sea landscape, sometimes azure blue, you arrive at Pointe d’Agon, a highly poetic sometimes sky blue, navy blue or emerald - or sandbank with a wide range of fauna and all these colours at the same time.

Pointe d’Agon

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let's get in the water!

Surfing in Cotentin

ea kayak, surfing, diving, rowing, that the skies are sometimes grey. Rubbish! wakeboarding, sand yachting, sailing, First of all, in Normandy, the sky never stays sea hiking, kitesurfing, windsurfing… grey for long, and second, even when it does SSailing licences and courses, sailing schools… rain, we still have fun. A yellow oilskin, a pair Fishing, swimming… If you like the sea, you'll of wellingtons, a long walk with your face to never get bored here. La Manche has so much the sea spray on the Plat-Gousset Promenade on offer if you want to get in the water - the in Granville and you'll come back with rosy hardest thing is to choose. All along the coast, cheeks - a sure sign you are in very good you will find surfing spots, special facilities and health! And if the weather is looking uncertain above all instructors for lessons at all levels. early in the morning, then why not experience So, naturally, a few "glass half-empty" types adventure in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, where will say that the water isn't always there (yes, you can enter the fabulous world of the Cité it does come and go, and this is exactly what de la Mer. And in the meantime, the weather shellfish pickers like so much), or worse still, will be looking up again!

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Port Racine

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin harbour from the smallest

to the biggest Pointe de Goury

seaside region is unthinkable without full of life. The Carentan-les-Marais marina is harbours and lighthouses, which are highly unusual since it is inland! Carteret and so photogenic and inspire a wish to get Granville give protection both to trawling awayA from it all and a taste for extraordinary nets and sailing boats. Portbail and Regnéville travels. Here in La Manche, the unusual are real havens of peace for the hulls of ships range in size between the smallest and the at anchor. And to protect all this maritime biggest will naturally tickle your curiosity. heritage and to light the way, 25 lighthouses Port Racine, the tiniest port in France, has all have been set up along the coast. Gatteville, the beauty of a precious jewel. The vast man- not to be missed for the height and beauty of made harbour of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, the its location, will lead you up 365 steps! Goury biggest in Europe, conveys the power of truly is more humble, and yet it bravely faces the ingenious architecture. Barfleur and Saint- attacks from the famous Raz Blanchard. As Vaast-la-Hougue are the kind of small fishing for the red beacon in the Portbail channel, it ports that everyone loves, so welcoming and stands a proud seven metres high!

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PEOPLE OF THE SEA

hat would this region be without its seafarers? Fishermen, oyster farmers and shellfish farmers work So, are you ready longW hours and face nature's challenges to for the trip? delight our taste-buds with fish and seafood. Here you will always find something tasty if you are looking for fresh produce. In the restaurants, on the market stalls and on the See all the sites to visit and activities fish market quays… scallops, mussels, sea bass, to enjoy on the coast on oysters, lobsters and shrimps… delicious! Each manche-tourism.com year in September the "All the sea on a plate" (Places to visit and At the seaside event is organised in Granville. Two days of sections) festivities organised by the sea professionals from the number one shellfish fishing port in Marinas on France. During your stay, you can also give in manche-tourism.com to the temptation of a surprising guided outing (Harbours and marinas in Normandy along the foreshore in a hippomobile. Tasting section) oysters in the middle of the oyster parks is a sheer delight. and in the tourist offices (list on page 50)

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In all human history, there has never been such a massive armada as the one deployed for the Normandy landings in June 1944. By air and sea, thousands of planes and ships landed on the Normandy coast with the aim of putting an end to five years of horrific international warfare. The department of La Manche was a major witness of this fight for freedom and has fervently preserved the memory of the heroic liberators.

D-Day commemorations in Sainte-Mère-Église La Manche magazine

6 JUNE 1944

arly in the morning, at exactly 6.30, nothing happened… The events of 6 June and after a long, rough crossing, the 1944 took the inhabitants by surprise. The first warships reached the coast of La enemy, on the lookout from their bunkers, EManche, at Utah Beach. Close by, in Sainte- could not believe their eyes. Through their Mère-Eglise, the airborne divisions began to binoculars, the silhouette of a gigantic drop their parachutists on a marshy stretch armada filled the horizon. At the same of land that they were totally unfamiliar moment, in a sky where dawn was breaking, with. This strategy, involving incredibly the recognisable hum of hundreds of precise coordination of all the countries B52 bombers meant that no doubt was fighting for freedom, took months and possible... The famous "D-Day" had arrived. even years of preparation. In La Manche, To understand the events on this unique hopes had long been raised by rumours of day, a large number of sites re-enact and the landings. "They're planning something", recount the incredible human and military you might hear in the countryside, but then achievement.

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ON THE WAY TO VICTORY

t took 70 days for the Allies to liberate the occupied areas in La Manche. Although the landings on La Manche coast proved Ito be less deadly than feared, the advance of troops on the ground was beset with a large number of difficulties, including bad weather, which turned the land into muddy fields, and fierce resistance from the enemy. Many brothers-in-arms lost their lives during the Bataille des Haies in the regions near La Haye, Saint-Lô, Carentan, Sainteny and Périers. The morale of the US soldiers was affected during this war of attrition, leading to the Normandy countryside being nicknamed Hedgerow Hell. On 17 July 1944, the battalion of Major Thomas D. Howie arrived with reinforcements and took Saint-Lô, the capital in ruins. The Utah Beach major was later mortally wounded by shellfire. At the end of July, Operation Cobra, followed The department of La Manche will be forever by the hard-fought Percée d’Avranches linked to this gigantic allied military action. opened the way towards Brittany. The port The Voie de la Liberté (Route to Freedom) is a of Cherbourg, a logistical support for human historic trail commemorating the Liberation. and material supplies, was recaptured on 26 You can follow it from the 0 and 00 kilometer June, but only after several days of fighting, markers in Sainte-Mère-Église and Utah including the terrible battle of Fort du Roule. Beach.

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the Liberation is an occasion each year for festive gatherings recalling the popular jubilation that followed the victory. From late spring and all through the summer, a wide range of commemorations, festivities and period dances are organised by local authorities and enthusiastic associations. So, when you are on holiday, don't be surprised if you come across an army Jeep, an American GMC truck or a half-track. But you LIVING should note that the passengers dressed in the original uniforms are getting together MEMORIES to celebrate peace, too. During the events commemorating D-Day, reconciliation, n La Manche, the memory of the D-Day solidarity and friendship between all nations landings is kept alive with strength and are highlighted. Brothers-in-arms fell on conviction. A powerful homage is paid both sides, very often on the threshold of Ito the magnificent heroes who died in the youth, although all they wanted was to live. fighting or survived to become worthy They went to war, but how many of them veterans. The celebration of D-Day and really wanted to fight their fellow men?

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" A duty of remembrance, celebrating new-found peace..."

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Saint-James US military cemetery

perpetuity to the US government. A visit a duty for to this site of silence and remembrance leaves no one indifferent. The 14 perfectly maintained hectares, the moving sight of humanity lines of thousands of white crosses impose respect and recall that Peace and Freedom he D-Day landings beaches, are linked to the solidarity of peoples. Normandy, 1944” soon listed by UNESCO as World Heritage “sites?t The candidature stems from a wish made by many inhabitants of Normandy. They are seeking international recognition So, are you ready for this unique historical episode as a duty of for the trip? remembrance, a duty for humanity. On 6 June 1944, 23,250 US soldiers and 1,742 vehicles landed on Utah Beach. 197 men, most of whom were very young, lost their lives on this See all the sights and accommodation near huge sandy beach, which was totally unknown the D-Day beaches and the visits to enjoy to them and lay at the other end of the world. with your family on the website The battles taking place in La Manche region manche-tourism.com until late August 1944 were just as deadly. (D-Day in Normandy section) 4,410 US soldiers were laid to rest in the Montjoie-Saint-Martin cemetery, about two or try the Musée à Ciel Ouvert experience: kilometres from Saint-James. Men who fell a 50 km trail guided by a touchscreen during the hard-fought battles around Saint- tablet, to explore the key sites of the Lô, Mortain and in La Percée d’Avranches. D-Day landings, starting from the tourist Bearing witness to the eternal recognition office in Sainte-Mère-Église of France, the land here has been given in

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When you set off along the road… In La Manche, hiking means freedom! Is it because nature here is untamed, because there are only towns and villages on a human scale, because it is almost an island… Whatever the truth of the matter, whether on a bike or on horseback, you will definitely see things differently when you take the time to travel along 1001 out-of-the-way routes. This is a chance to explore breathtaking architectural treasures, panoramas and landscapes. The region has a wide range of activities from simple excursions to a 100% nature trek.

one more step towards... step. No interesting viewpoint is left out, and you feel like you are heading for the ends of the earth. The peninsula of La Hougue, the he famous GR223®, Gatteville Lighthouse, Port Racine, Nez de usually known as the Jobourg, Cap de Carteret, Pointe d’Agon, "Sentier des douaniers" Bec d’Andaine… This poetic list, with all …(Customs t Officers Path)! From Veys Bay, the photogenic panoramas you could ever you can make your way to Mont Saint-Michel wish for, is very far from complete. And Bay along all the coast of the peninsula. A for even more thrills and alchemy with this coastal path that is 430 kilometres long. exceptional nature and heritage, a great And what a path! Of course, you can cover coastal trek around the Cotentin Peninsula this unusual route in sections, but doing the is now on offer. Fifteen days of hiking and whole thing over several days is really worth ideal for stocking up on strong sensations. it. It features a series of sea landscapes that The last invitation, but not the least: a large are all different, small roads, country lanes, number of signposted trails in La Manche steep, flat and coastal paths, and even hilly are a chance to enjoy culinary arts that are sections worthy of mountain regions. The rich in local specialities and featuring locally GR223® is a trail combining health benefits, caught seafood, livestock, vegetable and endurance and pleasure for the eyes at each dairy farming. Delicious!

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The Véloscénie in Ducey-Les Chéris

on your bike

t's well known that La Manche is an ideal Mont Saint-Michel pays homage to the brave region for cycling fans. Many of them soldiers who landed on our shores in 1944 love this destination, which gives a new and takes you to Utah-Beach, Port en Bessin Idynamism both to your legs and your mind. or Arromanches, the landmarks of "D-Day". At the head of the "peloton" is the Véloscénie, Another historic trail, between Tatihou and the flagship cycling trail. 450 kilometres and Mont Saint-Michel, puts these wonderful a great deal of cycling pleasure between two UNESCO heritage sites in the spotlight. It magnificent monuments to French heritage: is reserved for mountain-bikers, calling on Notre-Dame in Paris and Mont Saint-Michel. your curiosity and sporting energy. And if Twenty-five stages (with five in La Manche) there is still something left in the old legs, and several sites listed as part of the World's you can prolong the adventure as far as Heritage by Unesco along the way. A total England during the Tour de Manche, some change of scene for a week combining 1,200 kilometres long. This is a cycling route sections on the road and along cycling lanes, crossing Brittany, part of Normandy and then attracting more and more fans. The cycling heading by boat to the counties of Dorset and route from the D-Day Landings beaches to Devon!

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at a trot

a Manche is a horse-loving region, too. a dizzying view. And don't miss a visit to the Horses have been a friend to mankind Haras National de Saint-Lô stud farm. For the since - forever! In the saddle, you grande finale, the guided crossing of Mont Lcan make for a totally original destination: Saint-Michel Bay on horseback will bring La Route des Abbayes (The Abbey Route). you unforgettable memories. Here, we go Cerisy-la-Forêt, La Lucerne, Hambye, Mont out of our way to welcome riders and horses Saint-Michel, the jewels of religious art will in the very best conditions. Stables, stud lead you through green valleys and hilltop farms, specialised vets, blacksmith farriers trails! The Roches de Ham ("Ham Rocks") and, above all, lovers of horses can be found plunge down towards the Vire valley, unveiling throughout the region.

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the perfect hiker's guide to la manche

Pointe de Goury

lease remember that real hiking in La A wide range of brochures, guides and maps Manche should not be left to chance. are published each year by the department, You need to come fully equipped, giving information about the perfect hiker's Pjust as if you were going to tackle a trail in equipment, whether you are on foot, on a bike Corsica or Ireland. And in fact, although or on horseback. La Manche is an untamed, the temperature is a few degrees higher or protected and preserved region. Here, lower, the island-like nature, the hills and mankind must adapt to and respect nature, landscapes bring them to mind in many ways. and not the opposite.

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So, are you ready T he GR 223 ®, for the trip? the simple way to plan your trek!

It is 446 km long and runs from Carentan to Mont Saint-Michel. To enjoy See all the information, your trek in ideal conditions, here are a few highly practical tips. maps and practical guides to the major hiking trails [ Choose the stages on the website See all the trail, stage by stage, on: manche-tourism.com manche-tourism.com/gr223-coastal-path (Walks, rambles and rides section) [ Travel light In partnership with local taxi and transport companies, At La Manche tourist La Malle Postale provides new services for the GR® offices (see list p. 50) 223: we can transport your luggage, organise shuttles you can get practical or car-pooling so that you can travel light with complete peace of mind: guides for your lamallepostale.com excursions on foot, by bike or on horseback [ Find your accommodation with your family in the See our accommodation partners - hotels, guest rooms, holiday homes and local area. campsites on: manche-tourism.com/accomodation-gr223

The Fosse-Arthour rocks

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Luckily, although time goes by, with revolutions and, more recently, the air raids of 1944, the major architectural heritage left behind by our ancestors has not been completely destroyed. Sites not to be missed, filled with the work of great minds, and with some helping to foster real cultural dynamism.

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Cerisy-la-Forêt Abbey

corner

stones Omonville-la-Rogue… or the historic centre of Valognes. The complete list would be too long, since there are so many things to see orner stones are, by definition, inland and on the coasts of this resolutely crucial elements. They guarantee the unique region, La Manche. Welcome to a land building's solidity. But in this particular of Art and History. Ccase, the meaning is more metaphoric. La Manche has a large number of monumental treasures, carved decors and typical villages. During your visits, you can find out about local building techniques and some surprising places like no other. Castles, manors, houses, abbeys, cathedrals, towers, lighthouses and stained-glass windows provide a rich historic heritage that is a cornerstone handed down to posterity. Lovers of old stone and historic riches will be thrilled by the monumental beauty of the abbeys of Cerisy-la-Forêt, La Lucerne-d’Outremer, Lessay and Hambye, by the power of Coutances Cathedral, the longevity of Carentan Church, by the beauty of the castles of Canisy, Montgommery, Pirou, Gratot, Chanteloup, Briquebec and Bricquebec Castle Dur Ecu… by the villages of Barfleur, Portbail,

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Island of Tatihou

listed

heritage fully listed and 302 registered. The region also has three UNESCO World Heritage s of 31 December 2011, La Manche sites. Mont Saint-Michel, the "Wonder of had 470 buildings that are protected the Western World", and the bay are among as historic monuments, with 168 the most visited exceptional sites in France, A in third place after the Eiffel Tower and the Château de Versailles. This major pilgrimage site attracts some 2.5 million people each year. At the other end of the department, on the east coast of Val de Saire, the two Hougue and Tatihou towers, the work of Vauban, Louis XIV's military architect, also won international recognition in 2008. With one on the continent and the other on an island, the towers stand tall in a wonderfully romantic seaside setting, far removed from their original purpose of protecting the harbour from enemy attack. You can get to the island of Tatihou on foot at low tide or in an amphibious vehicle. A charm-filled adventure that will take you even further away if by chance your stay is scheduled in August during the Tatihou "off-shore" music festival. In the depth of winter, in February, the Granville Carnival, which has recently been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, will also carry you away in a whirlwind of happiness. The floats and costumed parades in the Privateer City Granville Carnival attract over 100,000 visitors each year.

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cultural gardeners

Dior Museum - Granville

f course, La Manche is not the village of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, he took only place that can take pride in inspiration from the strange atmosphere of its illustrious “locals” and famous the nearby marshes, leading him to write short Oadopted children! But, even so, it has to be said stories and literary masterpieces, such as his that these famous native or adopted Manche great work Les Diaboliques. His native town inhabitants do give rise to a feeling of pride… and the enigmatic nature all around are well Jean-François Millet, born in Gruchy, a village worth a visit. As for the magic of words, it is near Gréville-Hague, painted with realism and embodied in the poets’ poet, Jacques Prévert. power rural and farming scenes including the The man in the cap spent the last seven years world-famous The Gleaners and The Angelus, of his life in a beautiful house in Omonville-la- today exhibited in the Orsay Museum in Petite, quite typical of the region, at the heart Paris. The house where he was born has been of a green setting and with a breathtaking view restored and is open to visitors, evoking the of the sea. And many others beside - whether childhood and background of the painter. born, living in or visiting our unforgettable Another celebrity and major local name is Jules coasts: Alexis de Tocqueville, Christian Dior, Barbey d’Aurevilly, an exceptional writer, dandy Jacques Gamblin, Jean-Luc Petitrenault, and regular polemicist. In the highly romantic Stéphane Marie…

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the wind in your sails

t would be a sacrilege to look at the theme of the cultural riches and heritage of La So, are you ready Manche without mentioning the sea, for the trip? Iand more precisely, its best-known boats. You will definitely get the chance to glimpse them off the coast of Granville. The Lys Noir, a wonderful yacht dating from 1914, with its See all the information about visiting the sights elegant 24.5-metre silhouette, welcomes up and venues on the website to twenty-three passengers on board. The manche-tourism.com Charles Marie, built in 1968, is a former trawler (Places to visit section) that has been transformed into a two-master with a lugsail. Its magnificent 55m2 bridge is available to passengers wishing to sail to the The UNESCO World Heritage sites, the regions of Chausey archipelago. As for the legendary Art and History, the Arts and Crafts towns on Marité, the last survivor of the French "terre- the website neuviers" fishing ships, after being completely manche-tourism.com restored in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, it now (Heritage section) spends its time out at sea or moored in its home port of Granville. This gem of the French fleet and its little village welcomes visitors at The rich and varied natural heritage in La Manche on the foot of a very pretty shipbuilding town manche-tourism.com perched on a rock with a rich seafaring past. (Wild and protected landscapes section)

Pointe du Roc - Granville

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A trip outside time "in the archipelago of the Chausey islands"

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LA MANCHE with your family

La Cité de la Mer Get access to all the Family Plus resort services in Cherbourg-en -Cotentin Three seaside resorts, Agon-Coutainville, Barneville-Carteret, Hauteville- sur-Mer and one "green" resort, Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët, have the A visit to the submarine, the Redoutable, getting "Family Plus" label. A wide range of facilities and activities on offer for all up close to some famous underwater exploration ages: manual workshops, marbles competitions, whodunit investigations, vehicles, an incredible deep-sea aquarium, a sand-yachting and skimboarding for beginners, and much else besides! chance to walk under the sea and to relive the manche-tourism.com/family-plus-label Titanic's Atlantic crossing! See the list of tourist offices page 50 citedelamer.com

Family adventure On foot, by bike, in a canoe... Looking for fun activities for all the family? Get to know the On foot, by bike and even in a canoe, at your own pace, explore wide range of leisure parks in La Manche: zoos and safari our selection of outings all over La Manche. Choose your trail, parks for an encounter with wild animals, as well as adventure depending on how you want to get around, your schedule, the parks, zip-lines, laser games, etc. for all great adventurers! distance and level of difficulty, then set off in total freedom. manche-tourism.com/families-in-normandy Trail guides are available from the tourist offices. See the list of tourist offices page 50

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LA MANCHE for two

Thalassotherapy Dinner for two Enter a wellness bubble with your loved one at a spa in La Manche and enjoy relaxing moments of affinity as you What could be better than sharing an intimate gourmet experience look out to sea. in a restaurant? The Normandy way of life is also bound up with our If you want to relax, get back into shape or just enjoy gastronomy! A whole host of produce from our orchards, gardens some cocooning, a wide range of spas and wellness and the sea have forged our heritage and the great riches of our centres are on offer with a sauna, hamam, swimming cuisine. There are lots of restaurants, inns and cafés in La Manche, pool and jacuzzis - the choice is yours! for the great pleasure of your taste-buds. manche-tourism.com/spa-normandy manche-tourism.com/eating-out

Work on your swing A night out for two Château life In La Manche golfers will find courses La Manche has a whole host of contemporary Want to get away with your blending the land and the sea, music, jazz or classical music festivals, and loved one? Experience "château the guarantee of great technical is also a region where theatre, cinema, life" for a weekend in one of the challenges and extraordinary exhibitions and events of all kinds flourish. many manor houses, châteaux panoramas! Granville has one of the In summer, of course, but all through the or charming residences in La most attractive golf courses in the year too, the cultural programme is rich in Manche. region. The 27-hole course leads discoveries to share with your loved one. across wild dunes, making it one of the manche-tourism.com/show-in-normandy gites-de-france-manche.com/ most famous links in France. locations-de-vacances-d- See the list of events in 2018, page 46 exception.html manche-tourism.com/golfs-normandy

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t here's lots of seasons!

It's great when you can see the change in seasons! You can see nature flourishing - the red leaves of autumn, the green shoots of spring, the keen light of winter and the golden brown tans of summer... You can enjoy the changing landscapes, the vegetables on market stalls, mushroom picking and shrimp collecting on the beach. With all the colours of the rainbow… they will be a vital part of your day!

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all white or all green

t's all one or the other", as we say in winter truce, the park becomes the home of these parts. They are either "all white" thousands of migrating birds, connoisseurs or they are "all green". Depending on of the regional ecosystem's benefits. Five "ithe season, the Cotentin and Bessin marshlands rivers nourish the marshes in three national change colours. Out of the 145,000 hectares of nature reserves. In Saint-Côme-du-Mont, the total surface area, 30,000 are in potential flood- Park House and the Sensitive Nature Area of risk areas. In periods of winter flooding, the sea Les Ponts d’Ouve welcome visitors and offer water and rain together cover the summer discovery outings on foot or by boat, and meadows, where the cows graze and the horses encourage visitors to come back again and run. The green nature and the herds of animals again! Locals love the annual visit from the then give way to a vast "white" stretch of water, migratory birds. For the pleasure of seeing the where the blue sky and the dance of the clouds landscapes changing and because they know are reflected. The spectacle is supernatural in how much this period helps in fertilising the beauty and is well worth seeing. All along the soils.

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from land or sea, the ingredients are all seasonal!

n our towns and villages, it is still true to speak of "market squares". The market stalls filled with seasonal produce can Ibe found in their hundreds from north to south in the region. From agriculture, livestock farming, local dairy producers, from the coast, from the sea - there is no lack of culinary riches to fill your baskets and your plates. But of course, freshness means respecting the natural cycle of things. Many restaurant owners, keen to give pride of place to local distribution channels, know this very well. While spinach, leeks and carrots are available almost all the year round, the same is not true of endives and asparagus. Fruits, too, can only be found in certain seasons. The "cider-apple" pickers will confirm it. Everything has its own season and for them the season is September! And what about seafood? You can enjoy it outside the festive season, too! Scallops, lobster, oysters and other delicacies from the sea can be found well before and long after Christmas and New Year. The fruit of the sea is well known for being good for your health! In any case, in La Manche, a love of good food is no sin at any time of year.

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Carneville heaths

source of the photogenic attractions of an area combining the land and the sea, with T he magic of its capacity to display continually changing light and colours, worthy of the most contrasts beautiful film sets.

day of calm sea - a sea of foam the next day. La Manche offers visitors rich contrasts. The Marsh Park So, are you ready doesA the same. Six months under water, six months of land. In La Hague, winter and for the trip? spring, the skies display their immaculate blues or are dressed in storm grey. In a single day, Mont Saint-Michel is surrounded by a sea filled with golden reflections or a see all the information about the Regional Nature silver sand desert. There's no time to get Parks and natural heritage in La Manche: bored. In autumn, on the beach of Agon- Coutainville, the sailors' beanies, the yellow Marais du Cotentin oilskins and wellington boots replace the and Bessin Regional Nature Park straw boaters, swimsuits and espadrilles. parc-cotentin-bessin.fr/ On café terraces, Cherbourg deploys its Normandy-Maine Regional Nature Park parasols or sells its umbrellas. During the parc-naturel-normandie-maine.fr year, the châteaux parks and gardens go from light pastel colours to flamboyant red. The rich and varied natural heritage in La Manche on Under the effects of sunlight, above the manche-tourism.com brown cliffs of Champeaux, fields coloured (Wild and protected landscapes section) British racing green turn yellow and fuchsia. As the seasons go by or for just 24 hours, the landscapes of the Cotentin Peninsula are radically transformed. This is also the

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La Manche, a feast for the eyes!

Carte blanche for Dominique Hutin Where does Camembert grow? How do you pick lobsters? Where can you fish for apples? Free your eyes, open your mouth! From gastronomic landscapes to gourmet impressions, your visits will whet your appetite.

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d W oodlan Seafood

The sun whitens the eastern varieties, and R aw milk gives a copper colour to varieties in the west. During the high tides in Europe, the "tables" of Normandy oysters line the landscape as the sea draws back and the foreshore is unveiled. From improvised tastings to inspired recipes, our oysters bring life to the seafood plateau with wild or bouchot mussels. Touch, feel and taste Seafood (Blainville-sur-Mer) Barfleur and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue (Ports) Dairy produce derT grass Beaches en Sea-foam ne day queen of the meadow, the next, Omeadowsweet. For Normandy AOP Camembert - made with raw milk! - the Normande cow is the crème de la crème. Young, tender or baked in the fireplace? Why choose? In 365 days, you can make use of all your talent to invent goats' cheese recipes. Cheese! Touch, feel and taste Val de Sienne dairy (Gavray) Pearl Réaux dairy (Lessay)

Tides D elicate Salt meadow sheep

"When nature is fine, so is the grazing". With Mont Saint-Michel Bay and the western coastal havens as their playground, the region's lambs (often served with crusted salt) graze specific flora covered by the tide. Don't be sheepish - ask for locally stamped lamb. Touch, feel and taste The centuries-old Lessay fair (September) Salt-crusted lamb festival in Courtils Submersible (July)

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Bubbles Apples and cider When it's time for the aperitif, a pancake, a dish of oysters or a "fried saddle of lamb with hay-smoked celeriac", Cotentin AOC cider is the king of the Happy Hour! Non-carbonated or pasteurized. To the south, in the Mortain region, the Domfront AOC pear cider sparkles. Two AOC (protected designation of origin ) drinks to add pep to France's turalN a Virtuous top woodland region. Pop Culture! Touch, feel and taste Special events at the Pear Cider Museum (Barenton) Les Pipelettes, Cider and Tea Bar (Coutances)

Soil Vegetables

In the "mielles" (sandy plains), sheltered by the dunes, the sweet and crunchy Créances carrot grows. "An orange vegetable with the Red Label, I'm green with envy." Even the leek, its neighbour, thinks that carrot Colours tops are the top… Further north, head for Val de Saire, the perfect setting for your "5 a Day". Fibres Touch, feel and taste Carentan market (Monday) Special events on Saint-Ursin farm (organic)

let's walk! To really get your teeth into a region, head for the market. To liven up the Sunday brunch, head for the market. To cock a snook at the rain, head for the market. To find your daily inspiration, head for the market. To chat, smell and look, head for the market. For healthy eating, head for the market. For short distribution channels, head for the market. To treat yourself to the best, head for the market. L et's go to the market.

Dominique Hutin "A glass of wine is more than wine in a glass" - Dominique Hutin is an author, journalist and consultant in the world of wine and gastronomy (France Inter, 12°5, Cuisine TV, Guide du Fooding, etc.). As a purebred Norman, he is a cider buff.

Alcohol can be dangerous for your health. Drink responsibly.

43 La Manche magazine S ouvenirs made in LA MANCHE Are you on holiday and want to take back a little souvenir, a local speciality, a typical product from Normandy? We have selected 10 ideas for "Made in La Manche" products. Take a look at out tips for nice, up-to-date gifts created in La Manche! As a present or to take home with you - make your Normandy stay last a little bit longer!

Trout rillettes T eas and herbal teas La Maison Saint-Lô M anfolium Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin Mont Saint-Michel Bay Since 1985, at the heart of the Normandy In just 3 years, countryside, La Maison Saint-Lô has been Manfolium teas raising its own trout. The fish are then have become a go- caught, filleted, salted and smoked or to local speciality cooked on site - explaining their unrivalled flavour... After strict in La Manche. The selection of the raw materials, this specialist also prepares other taste quality and fish and seafood from our coastal waters. Everything is done by attractive packaging hand! are a big hit with a wide range of clients. You'll find them in fine-food stores, organic shops or maisonsaintlo.fr directly on site during your summer visits! manfolium.com

Biscuits from the Biscuiterie de Quinéville A hand-embroidered gem A master pastry chef since " Macon & Lesquoy" 1986, Alain Mélique and Granville his wife make traditional Since 2009, the designers Marie Macon and Anne-Laure cakes and biscuits using Lesquoy have been making collections of accessories, putting local ingredients: Financiers, to new use the processes of embroidery, and imagining small Boutons de la Manche, gems that can be used to repair pullovers and other much- Petits Beurres du Bocage, loved items, as well as rounding off outfits in style. Sharing their Croquets Calvados, time between Paris and Granville, Macon & Lesquoy create off- Coquilles de Quinéville, Croquentins… and much else the-wall accessories for all seasons - always elegant and subtly besides, delighting and enchanting gourmets with the blending daring and humour. local cake names and unforgettable flavours. www.maconetlesquoy.com biscuiterie-quineville.com

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Caramels by Cara-Meuh! Cotentin AOC cider L a Manche in a Pouch! Vains L es Sabots d’Eugénie The Cara-Meuh farm is the The producers of Cotentin Cider* Saint-Lô story of a family who decided strive to preserve their local skills and to fight back when faced farms to create a high-quality product. At Les Sabots d’Eugénie, we focus on with the dairy crisis of 2009 Its character and balance of flavours values, manufacturing methods and by making the milk from the are mainly obtained using a selection creativity, offering "Pouches" containing Normande cows into soft of local varieties. With 100% pure the best of local specialities, all made in caramels. At the heart of apple juice and naturally sparkling, Normandy! 8 themes are on offer: sweet, Mont Saint-Michel Bay, the Cotentin Cider* is not pasteurised. savoury, apertif, regional, wellness, family shares their skills with This is a cider like no other - full-bodied, coffee break, dinner, sea.... They are visitors, from the production with the bitter flavours prevailing over made of fabric or wood and are called activity in the organic farm to the sweetness. Cotentin Cider* is also Poucs’ in homage to the word for 'pouch' the manufacture and tasting available as Extra Dry. in the Normandy dialect! of their Cara-Meuh caramels. These little sweets will delight cidrecotentin.fr lessabotsdeugenie.fr your taste buds! *Alcohol can be dangerous for your health. Drink responsibly. cara-meuh.com A pullover L a Tricoterie du Val de Saire Valcanville At the Maison Val de Saire, with the "living heritage company" label, we have been designing and manufacturing top-quality woollen garments at the heart of Cotentin since 1979. We are proud of our "French-style" skills and provide chic and contemporary ready- to-wear collections. A Manche Box The "made in Normandy" gift valdesaire-france.com 8 gift sets from €29 to €159 to choose from: a cruise to the islands, a flight in a microlight, a night in a teepee, a relaxing spa experience or a dinner for two… Over 250 ideas for stays T he real umbrella of Cherbourg or activities in La Manche as a gift or to treat Cherbourg-en-Cotentin yourself! It was born in Cherbourg and is made there. manchetourisme.com/lamanchebox Quality, safety and authenticity are the hallmarks of these great gifts! Car Racing, Anti-Gusts, Also available from La Manche tourist offices Milady... There is a wide range. Just choose the one that suits you best. For many more gift ideas, visit parapluiedecherbourg.com J boutique.maviedanslamanche.fr 45 La Manche magazine EVENTS 2018: experience LA MANCHE! Information updated on 5 December 2017 from information provided by the event organisers.

30 years after its opening, the Christian ALL THROUGH THE YEAR Dior Museum recounts the history # Papillons de Nuit Festival #18 of this childhood home, so dear to Saint-Laurent-de-Cuves Fairs and markets Christian Dior, and introduces a haute- F rom 18 to 20 May 2018 a tradition in La Manche couture collection that has been built P2N is a festival celebrating music of up over time. all styles and for all audiences over La Manche has almost 200 traditional musee-dior-granville.com three festive days. fairs and markets. Six fairs, some of them : papillonsdenuit.com centuries-old, attract several thousand : visitors each year. Every week, many towns have their own markets. On the menu: tastings and encounters with local farmers in a convivial atmosphere! The towns of Saint-Lô and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin are the home of the biggest Saturday markets with over 150 market stalls. # Franco–British Plant Days # Run in Mont Saint-Michel FEBRUARY Château de Crosville-sur-Douve (Mont Saint-Michel Bay marathon) 21 and 22 April 2018 26 and 27 May 2018 Already in its 21st year and now with A wonderful bay, a spectacular route # Granville Carnival over 60 exhibitors in the courtyard and and all leading towards the exceptional F rom 9 to 13 February 2018 all around the château. Mont Saint-Michel. :chateaucrosville.org :runinmontsaintmichel.com JUNE MAY # 74th Anniversary of the Normandy # JazzU nder the Apple Trees Landings Coutances Around 6 June 2018 Each year, ceremonies, reconstitutions F rom 5 to 12 May 2018 of US military camps, historic marches, A Normandy institution for the past Each year in Coutances, the festival military memorabilia markets, historic 144 years and now listed by UNESCO offers "jazz for all" (jazz, blues, soul, parachute jumps, exhibitions and parades as part of humanity's Intangible Cultural funk, latin-jazz, electro, gospel, of army vehicles are organised all through Heritage. klezmer, swing, etc.). the commemorations in an atmosphere :carnaval-de-granville.fr jazzsouslespommiers.com : celebrating the liberation. ot-baieducotentin.fr/d-day-1944/ APRIL : # 8th Mont Saint-Michel Bay Hike. Exhibition "The treasures from a 14 to 17 June 2018 # Outings on foot, on horseback, on collection, 30 years of acquisitions" mountain bikes or road bikes around Christian Dior Museum in Granville Mont Saint-Michel Bay. F rom 7 April 2018 to 6 January 2019 :randobaie-mont-saint-michel.fr

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Three years of existence and almost JULY 20,000 festival-goers in two days from # VIA AETERNA Festival all over La Manche and all the west of September 2018 Mont Saint-Michel Abbey Nocturnes France to see the shows and take part Mont Saint-Michel and Bay Music # Festival. Pianists, cellists, chamber July and August 2018 in the board-sport demonstrations, all music ensembles and choirs… a unique Every evening except Sunday, for free! occasion to explore a rich selection of nocturnal visit to the abbey (new glissfestival.fr : some of the most talented artists in the staging). music scene. abbaye-mont-saint-michel.fr AUGUST : :via-aeterna.com # Festival Jazz en Baie F rom 25 July to 5 August 2018 # Shellfish and Seafood Festival - All A jazz and improvised music festival, the sea on a plateGranville fishing port Jazz en Baie is an event combining and fish market tourism, music and local heritage. 29 and 30 September 2018 :jazzenbaie.com # Normandy Horse Show Saint-Lô F rom 3 to 18 August 2018 # Festival of street art The major horse-riding event of the "Sorties de Bain" Granville year. Sport, horse breeding and F rom 5 to 8 July 2018 entertainment for a great time with The street art festival opens the season your family. in Granville with over 50 live shows. :normandiehorseshow.com :sortiesdebain.com

# Tour de France à la Voile stage A great popular, festive and Barneville-Carteret educational event exploring the 12 and 13 July 2018 diversity of the professions and Barneville-Carteret, a stage host for produce of the sea, and the region's the first time, welcomes this coastal gastronomic riches. sailing race that can be seen from the # Festival "Les Traversées Tatihou - :ports.granville.cci.fr beaches and headlands. Off-Shore Music" :tourvoile.fr Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue OCTOBER # Les Heures Musicales Festival at and Val de Saire LessayA bbey F rom 6 to 15 August 2018 # "Eat your Soup!" Festival " Carentan F rom 24 July to 17 August 2018 An original festival with traditional and F rom 19 to 21 October 2018 For 80 years now, "Les Heures world music, and linked to the high A multidisciplinary festival focusing Musicales" festival has been hosting tides. You cross the foreshore to reach on the environment, health, the world's finest Baroque ensembles the island where the concerts take solidarity, conviviality and ecological in the enchanting setting of the place. responsibility. Romanesque Lessay Abbey. :culture.manche.fr :mangetasoupe.eu heuresmusicalesdelessay.com : SEPTEMBER # Gliss’ Festival NOVEMBER Barneville–Carteret # La Sainte Croix Fair 21 and 22 July 2018 Lessay # Les Rendez-Vous Soniques Festival F rom 7 to 9 September 2018 Saint-Lô The biggest fair in Normandy. F rom 7 to 11 November 2018 A centuries-old institution with The autumn festival "Les Rendez-Vous traditional sale of horses, markets, Soniques" provides a high-quality and agricultural material, roast-meat eclectic programme featuring headline sellers - "here you can find everything! " artists alongside new and regional :lessay.fr/foire-sainte-croix/lessay- talents. manche.htm :lesrendezvousoniques.com

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LA MANCHE PRACTICAL in short INFORMATION

Population Geography Are the locals called 'Manchots' or 138 km from north to south & 59 km from east to west 'Manchois'? It's up to you! Surface area: 5,938 km 499,287 inhabitants (84 inhabitants per km2) 360 km of coastline Cherbourg-en-Cotentin The islands: Mont Saint-Michel, Tombelaine, Chausey, Tatihou, 80,616 Saint-Marcouf and l’Île Pelée. Saint-Lô (prefecture) The neighbours: Brittany (Haute Bretagne), Pays de Loire 19,301 (Mayenne), Calvados and Orne, which are also in Normandy, Granville and of course our cousins in the Channel Islands of Jersey, 13,175 Guernsey and Alderney, just a few miles off our coast. C outances 8,688 A vranches 7,766 Tourism (Source: INSEE _ 2015 on 01/01/2018) L istings and labels 2 World Heritage sites Mont Saint-Michel and the bay, listed the Hougue and Tatihou Vauban Nature by UNESCO towers in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue 1 event listed as part of of land listed 4,000 hectares the world's Intangible The Granville Carnival as sensitive nature areas. Cultural Heritage 2 regional nature parks by UNESCO – Cotentin and Bessin / Normandy- Maine Marshlands. 1 of the "Most Barfleur 6 nature reserves : the Beautiful Mathon peatbog, the national forest Villages in France" of Cerisy, the Vauville pond, the Agon-Coutainville, Hauteville- Beauguillot reserve, the marshes of sur-Mer, Barneville-Carteret and Sangsurière and l’Adriennerie. 4 "Family Plus" resorts Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët Over 7,000 km of signposted hiking trails. Coutances and Le Clos du 15 metres of tide range 2 "Cities and Regions Cotentin (near Bricquebec, Saint- (the difference between the water of Art and History" Sauveur-le-Vicomte and Valognes) level at high and low tides) in Mont Saint-Michel Bay - the highest tide in Europe. 1 "City of Villedieu-les-Poêles Arts and Crafts"

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION K See the departure towns marked on the map on page 51 A1 H Excursions to HCrossings to Find your the islands England and accommodation Chausey Ireland in La Manche C7 GRANVILLE x Jolie France C1 CHERBOURG-EN-COTENTIN Ferry Terminal - Rue des Isles Tel. 02 33 50 31 81 to the united kingdom x Brittany Ferries vedettejoliefrance.com Transmanche Ferry Terminal Tel. 02 33 88 44 88 / 0 825 828 828 The Channel Islands brittany-ferries.co.uk C7 GRANVILLE Cherbourg to Portsmouth and Poole. B3 BARNEVILLE-CARTERET to Ireland x Irish Ferries B2 DIÉLETTE Transmanche Ferry Terminal x Manche Iles Express Tel. 02 33 23 44 44 / 0 810 001 357 Tel. 0 825 131 050 shamrock-irlande.com manche-iles.com/en/ Cherbourg to Rosslare and Dublin By the sea or in the countryside, plan your holiday in La Manche Stena Line Limited by choosing and booking your Transmanche Ferry Terminal accommodation, hotel, guest Tel. 02 33 43 23 87 room, campsite, holiday village stenaline.fr or original accommodation on Cherbourg to Rosslare manche-tourism.com

C1 CHERBOURG-EN-COTENTIN All the phone numbers are indicated for calls x Les Vedettes du Cotentin from France. From abroad, dial 0033 instead of the first Port Chantereyne digit indicated. Tel. 07 60 20 20 40 Example: to reach 02 33 05 98 70, brittany-ferries.co.uk dial 0033 2 33 05 98 70

La Manche tourist destination magazine published in February 2018 by: Latitude Manche - Comité Départemental du Tourisme de la Manche - Maison du Département – 98 route de Candol - CS 73108 – 50008 SAINT-LÔ Cedex Editors: Stephanie Montagne-Grésille, Dominique Hutin / Layout: DGC Communication – Saint-Lô / Printed by Vincent Imprimeries - Tours Photo credits: B. Almodovar (p.14-23-38), Anibas Photography (p.5-34), AOC Cotentin (p.45), La Manche Departmental Archives-US Army (p.18), ASOY-Mainguy (p.46), C. Berrat (p.39), A. Bertrand (p.15-25-30-33-38-40-41), Bibliothèque patrimoniale d’Avranches (p.9), Biscuiterie de Quinéville (p.44), Captain Yvon (p.18), Cara-Meuh (p.45), C. Cauchard (p.19), Centre des Monuments Nationaux (p.47), CDT50 (p.45), B. Croisy (p.46), David Daguier (p.19-20-21-29-42-46), J. Damas (p.24), D. Darrault (p.34), Didrik (p.35), Drouhot/La Cité de La Mer (p.34), S. Dubromel (p. 2-12-36-37), P. Fauvel (p.42), B. Genay (p.13), G. Hervieu (p.47), Gîtes de France (p.35-49), Granvillesite (p.44), E.Hertault (p.17-35-42-43), T. Houyel (p.14-16-35), J. Houyvet (p.7-10-30-32-52), Jim Prod. (cover), T. Jouanneau (p.31), A. Lamoureux (p. 6-27), M. Le Calonec (p. 46), P.-Y. Le Meur (p.46), M. Lerouge (p.8-14-26-28), Les Sabots d’Eugénie (p.45), Le Véritable Parapluie de Cherbourg (p.45), Macon & Lesquoy (p.44), Maison Saint-Lô (p.44), Manfolium (p.62) , M. Mochon (p. 41-43-49), Normandy Horse Show (p. 47), Prévithal (p.35), R2Pub (p.45), N. Rottiers (p.4), C. Roux-Mouchel (p.34), Team Extrem (p.47), La Tricoterie du Val de Saire (p.45), Vedettes Jolie France (p.49), Vincent M (p.8), X. Any reproduction, even partial, of articles or illustrations published in this magazine is strictly forbidden. This magazine is not contractual and, despite the care taken in producing it, it may contain errors for which Latitude Manche cannot be held responsible.

49 La Manche magazine List of TOURIST OFFICES K Listed by area from North to South in the department, then in alphabetical order by municipality K

Cotentin Tourist Office D1 Fermanville - Le Val de B2 Tréauville - La Hague - D5 Périers encotentin.fr Saire Cap Cotentin Open in season

Office de Tourisme Open in season Open in season 02 33 47 82 57 DU COT ENT N 02 33 23 12 13 [email protected] [email protected] www.lahague-tourisme.com Tourist Information Offices tourismecotentinvaldedsaire.fr ------C1 Valognes - Le Clos du C5 Pirou B2 Les Pieux - La Hague - Cotentin Open in season A1 Auderville - La Hague - Cap Cotentin Open all the year round 02 33 46 30 47 CapCotentin Open all the year round 02 33 40 11 55 Open in season 02 33 04 03 07 [email protected] C5 Saint-Germain-sur-Ay [email protected] [email protected] encotentin.fr/closducotentin Open in season www.lahague-tourisme.com www.lahague-tourisme.com 02 33 07 02 75 E1 Barfleur - Le Val de D3 Montebourg - Le Val Saire de Saire Cotentin Bay Saint-Lô Area Open all the year round Open in season Tourist Office Tourist Office 02 33 54 02 48 02 33 41 15 73 ot-baieducotentin.fr ot-saintloagglo.fr [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] tourismecotentinvaldedsaire.fr tourismecotentinvaldedsaire.fr

B4 Portbail - La Côte des Isles Tourist Information Offices Tourist Information Offices B3 Barneville-Carteret - Open all the year round open allyear ------La Côte des Isles 02 33 04 03 07 ------Open all the year round [email protected] E5 Saint-Lô 02 33 04 90 58 otcdi.com E4 Carentan-les-Marais Open all the year round [email protected] 02 33 71 23 50 02 14 29 00 17 otcdi.com [email protected]

D2 Quettehou - Le Val de Saire E5 Saint-Lô National Stud B1 Beaumont-Hague - Open all the year round D3 Sainte-Mère-Église Farm - Stable N°5 La Hague - Cap Cotentin 02 33 43 63 21 02 33 21 00 33 Open in season Open all the year round [email protected] [email protected] 02 33 55 29 09 02 33 52 74 94 tourismecotentinvaldedsaire.fr [email protected] F6 Torigny-les-Villes www.lahague-tourisme.com Open all the year round West Coast 02 33 77 42 22 C3 Bricquebec - Le Clos D1 Saint-Pierre-Eglise - Tourism Manche Centre du Cotentin Le Val de Saire www.tourisme-cocm.fr Open in season Open all the year round [email protected] 02 33 52 21 65 02 33 23 12 13 C outANCEs Tourisme [email protected] [email protected] tourisme-coutances.fr encotentin.fr/closducotentin tourismecotentinvaldedsaire.fr [email protected] Tourist Information Offices 02.33.19.08.10 E2 Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue ------Le Val de Saire C1 Cherbourg-en- Open all the year round C5 Créances Cotentin 02 33 71 99 71 Open in season Open all the year round [email protected] 02 33 45 05 71 Tourist Information Offices 02 33 93 52 02 tourismecotentinvaldedsaire.fr open allyear [email protected] C4 La Haye ------www.cherbourgtourisme.com C3 Saint-Sauveur-le- Open all the year round Vicomte - Le Clos du 02 33 46 01 42 C6 Agon-Coutainville Cotentin Open all the year round C4 Denneville - La Côte 02 33 21 50 44 des Isles [email protected] C5 Lessay C6 Blainville-sur-Mer Open in season encotentin.fr/closducotentin Open all the year round [email protected] 02 33 45 14 34 D6 Coutances otcdi.com

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