What a joy to have a picnic in the great outdoors. Discover a selection of the best places to taste Normandy with family or friends for a meal. To fill your picnic basket with good products, go to here. The complete map of picnic areas is available on the page picnic areas.

A picturesque coastline


Picnicing at the edge of the harbor is a magnificent experience. The harbor of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay and the harbor of Surville offer superb views of the sea and a peaceful atmosphere.

At the top of the mountains

The Cotentin mountains offer spectacular views of the coast and surrounding landscapes. You can hike to reach the top of a mountain and then enjoy your picnic while enjoying the view. Open your eyes and you will see theisland of Jersey in the distance.

Mont Castre

Picnic at Mont Castre with the family
Philippe Fauvel
Picnic at Mont Castre with the family

At the edge of the marshes

Picnic at the edge of the Cotentin and Bessin marshes is also a relaxing experience. These marshes offer a unique and preserved landscape, characterized by green meadows and rich flora and fauna. Don't forget to bring binoculars with you to observe the wildlife more closely and perhaps see storks.

At the edge of the ponds

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