Hôtel du Château de Quinéville

The start of this hiking trail in the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Nature Park is near the Fontenay-sur-Mer cemetery in the Manche department. This 5th stage of the GR®223 takes you to Vaast-la-Hougue along the coast for most of its route.

This pretty hike in the Regional Natural Park of the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes starts from the town of Lestre in Manche. The path follows rural paths that cross fields bordered by hedges and runs along La Sinope. Along the way you will be able to discover old buildings of lords including the Château de Tourville. The trail continues towards Le Havre de Quinéville then runs along the beach with a magnificent panorama over the Bay of the Seine. On the way back you will cross wetlands and pass...

Plan boots for this charming, easy path, dotted with delicious bridges over streams and various built heirlooms. 0 - Departure from Lestre, at the foot of the Saint-Martin church, with a belfry and a 13th century portal. The walls are built with fish bones and carry Roman modillions. 1- View of the Saint-Michel chapel, in the town of Lestre - Partly Romanesque (12th century), it is decorated with geometric symbols or grimacing figures (frequent in the Cotentin). Having attracted the attention...

Continuing on your way, you will arrive at Sainte-Mère-Église, the first town liberated by the allied troops. You will criss-cross the Manchois countryside through its picturesque bocage paths to bring Carentan and its marshes. The route ends in Carentan, a charming town with medieval accents and its marina.

Beautiful hike on the Alabaster Coast, from the charming fishing port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue to the impressive Fort de la Hougue located on a peninsula in the bay of the Seine. You can extend this walk by going to Tatihou Island. If you wish to do this, booking the boat crossing in advance can be a good idea.