Gîtes in Barneville-Carteret

Visit Barneville-Carteret and the Cotentin

Do you want to discover Barneville-Carteret and the Cotentin during your next holiday in the Manche? Here are some particularly popular outings for visitors near Barneville-Carteret.

As a small seaside resort, the commune of Barneville-Carteret has few places to visit. In particular, you'll find the Carteret lighthouse, which is available to visit and is now transformed into a museum dedicated to the history of lighthouses.

Around Barneville-Carteret, you'll appreciate the diversity and richness of La Manche's cultural heritage. First of all, the GR 223 passes close to the town, so we recommend you do part of it if you like a good walk. The Barneville-Carteret ferry terminal will take you to the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, two small islands with a special charm. An original outing you can enjoy with family or friends.

South of Barneville-Carteret, you'll find Coutances. Coutances is renowned for its cathedral, an exceptional monument that is one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in Normandy, whose first buildings are thought to date from the 13th century.

To the east of Barneville-Carteret lies Sainte-Mère-Eglise. This commune was a major landing site for Allied troops in Normandy during the Second World War. It was here that American paratroopers landed on the eve of D-Day. The Airborne Museum is a very interesting museum that recounts the history of the area, it is located in the heart of Sainte-Mère-Eglise and we recommend that you visit it if the Second World War is a subject that interests you.

Not far from Barneville-Carteret is the biscuit factory at Sortosville-en-Beaumont, a sweet spot much loved by foodies visiting Normandy. Here you can buy typical Manche cakes or take the time to sample a few products in the biscuit factory's tearoom.

Activities to do near Barneville-Carteret

There are plenty of activities and outings to do near Barneville-Carteret. To begin with, the sea offers you a whole range of activities to do, such as water sports like windsurfing, sand yachting, stand up paddle or kitesurfing. The Barneville-Carteret sailing school will be able to provide you with equipment or train you if you want to try your hand at these activities.

You'll also have the opportunity to go fishing on foot during your holiday in a gîte in Barneville-Carteret. The Cotentin Tourist Office organises introductions to foot fishing during the summer period, so don't hesitate to contact them to discover this original seaside activity.

Of course, you can take time to relax, swim or play beach games during your holiday in Barneville-Carteret. The fine sandy beach of this seaside resort is sheltered by the Cap de Carteret and lends itself particularly well to outings with family or friends.