The Val de Saire, nestled in the Cotentin peninsula, is a coastal region, steeped in history and natural beauty. Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue seduces with its picturesque port and its Vauban tower, offering a breathtaking view. Barfleur, an authentic fishing village, reveals its charm with its small port, its traditional houses and its majestic church. The island of Tatihou, accessible at low tide, is home to a Vauban tower, a botanical garden and an exhibition center.
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, jewel of the Val de Saire, enchants with its lively port and its maritime heritage. This Norman town is proud of its two Vauban towers, jewels of the Unesco World Heritage and offering breathtaking views of the east coast of Cotentin. Its port, in perfect harmony with its picturesque houses, exudes authenticity. It was not for nothing that he was elected favorite village of the French in 2019. In Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, the Seafood tasting is an unmissable experience. The colorful fish market stalls offer a tempting selection, showcasing freshly caught delicacies: oysters, mussels and other succulent seafood. In addition, boarding a amphibious boat for the island of Tatihou from this dynamic port is an adventure not to be missed.
Tatihou Island
Tatihou, small island off the coast of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, fascinates with its preserved charm. Accessible at low tide via a submersible causeway, this nature reserve captivates with its history and wild beauty. Fort Vauban, witness to the military past, sits alongside gardens (botanical, maritime and acclimatization) rich in biodiversity. The Exhibition Center offers an immersion in the island ecosystem. Tatihou is an enchanted parenthesis of 29 hectares where visitors explore a preserved natural heritage, between maritime history and wonder at the island's biodiversity. It is also a bird sanctuary which protects more than 150 migratory species.
Spend a night on Tatihou Island in the houses of Tatihou, it’s taking a trip out of time. When day visitors have left the island on foot or by amphibious boat, overnight residents enter an isolated and unique world. At nightfall, far from the urban hustle and bustle, the absolute calm offers a feeling of total disconnection, a rare opportunity to live a captivating and soothing experience.
Barfleur
Barfleur, pearl of the Normandy coast, enchants with its authenticity. This fishing village, elected most beautiful villages in France in 2023, breathes history through its cobbled streets and granite houses. Its picturesque little port bears witness to the flourishing maritime past of the region. The majestic Saint-Nicolas Church dominates the skyline, offering an iconic view. Barfleur invites you to peaceful contemplation, the discovery of its architectural treasures and the tasting of seafood in an enchanting coastal setting.
