Bed and breakfast in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

What to visit in and around Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Visit the Gatteville lighthouse

Located at the tip of Barfleur, a commune in the north-east of the Manche département, the Gatteville lighthouse is the second-largest lighthouse in France at 75 metres high and 365 steps. Once you're at the top, you'll have a breathtaking view over the Channel and the surrounding area. Its semaphore, used to communicate with surrounding ships, is also worth a visit. However, it is worth noting that in the event of adverse weather (strong winds, thunderstorms), the visit may be prohibited.

Explore the island of Tatihou and its oyster beds

The island of Tatihou is an emblematic location of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. With nature protected in order to respect biodiversity, you'll discover plants from both the Normandy coast and more distant species from these lands. For seafood lovers, you can discover the oyster beds, where oysters are reputed to have a nutty flavour.

Discover the Vauban Tower

Built in the 17th century by Benjamin de Combes, at the time a pupil of Sébastien le Prestre de Vauban, Louis XIV's engineer, this tower is today the flagship building of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. The tower was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. In order to best discover every nook and cranny of this site rich in history, your visit will be made with the help of a multimedia tablet, also allowing people with reduced mobility to take the tour.

Activities to do in and around Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Hike the customs trail

A true Normandy walking route, the customs trail starts in Isigny-sur-Mer and reaches its destination at Mont-Saint-Michel. The aim is to cover this distance along the Channel coast. Of course, this route can be taken at any point along the way, so you can enjoy a hike of just a few hours or complete the whole journey. So it's the ideal activity if you want to discover the many seascapes that make up the western part of Normandy.

Go to the Cotentin and Bessin marshes

Located near the town of Carentan, a diversity of flora and fauna awaits you at this place full of surprises. A multitude of discovery options are open to you, including exploring the marshes on foot or by mountain bike, or for the more adventurous among you, crossing the marshes directly on the water in a canoe or boat.

Attend the MusiKenSaire festival

Scheduled in summer on the port of Barfleur, this festival offers a variety of musical styles appealing to all types of audience, with jazz, rock or electro. Alone, with friends, or with the family, it will be a musical interlude in your stay in Normandy.

Visit the Montaigu animal park

Created in 1983, this animal park, located in Montaigu-la-Brisette, welcomes animals from the 4 corners of the globe in a 15-hectare area. Children can explore these areas in a horse-drawn carriage or on a pony, making this a great family activity that will justify your bed and breakfast. And of course, there are open-air and covered picnic areas for you to enjoy, all in a way that respects the environment around you.