Discovering the Bay of Cotentin
Want to get away from it all in the Baie du Cotentin? Now's the time to visit a dynamic region
An ideal geographical location
Nestling between the Channel and the Greenways, the Baie du Cotentin is a popular destination for tourists. You can reach the Bay in just twenty minutes.
It includes the D-Day landing beaches, the Cotentin marshes and the Baie des Veys. If you're looking for a little green space without being too far from the sea, the Baie du Cotentin offers all this in just a few kilometres.
Perhaps that's why it's home to such major companies as Mont-Blanc, and why the agri-food and fishing industries are so strong.
As a witness to the Second World War, the Baie du Cotentin is a great place to get away from it all and follow in the footsteps of your ancestors, discovering the charm of its exceptional landscapes.
A variety of activities
To quench your thirst for learning, the region is overflowing with exciting activities.
History buffs can find out all about it in the museums dedicated to D-Day and the Normandy landings.
Nature lovers will love the walks and cycle rides in the Cotentin and Bessin marshes.
The more sporty will prefer to discover the region in a different way, by canoe or paddle.
In summer, make a stopover at the seaside for water-based activities of all kinds: surfing, sailing, boating... Water-walking is a popular way to stretch your legs while toning them up in the seawater.
Between land and sea, there's no shortage of activities to satisfy your desires and curiosity.
Events not to be missed in the Baie du Cotentin
All year round, La Manche organises events to ensure that visitors and locals alike have a great time.
As the land of the Normandy landings, it is customary to programme events linked to this memory: exhibitions, gatherings of enthusiasts, collectors of objects from yesteryear...
Guided tours allow visitors to learn a little more about the architecture of the Baie du Cotentin, its history and the region's emblematic monuments.
