Come and discover the Bay of Cotentin, a land with a rich historical and cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
In la Manche, the Bay of Cotentin is famous not only for its rich historical past but also for its beautiful natural sites.
The areas of Sainte-Mère -Eglise and Carentan, landmarks of the 1944 D-Day landings, are marked by their past and bear the scars of the battles of the Second World War. Today many sites and museums reflect this decisive episode of the Battle of Normandy and pay tribute to the liberators… Through guided tours, visits to museums and other places of remembrance, visitors will have the opportunity to (re) discover the history of the Allied landings in Normandy and more specifically in Sainte-Mère-Eglise , Utah Beach and Carentan.
At a stone’s throw from the landing beaches, “le Plain” is an area which combines beautiful landscapes with a rich heritage. From the beaches to the valleys of the inland marshes blows the wind of history. Located between sea and marshland, and with its bocage countryside, the Bay of Cotentin boasts natural sites of great beauty: the Regional Nature Park of Cotentin and Bessin, peat bogs and nature reserves …
The Bay of Cotentin has a rich cultural heritage. Manor houses, farms, chateaux, churches … Some of them are listed as Historical Monuments. Discover traditions, history and architectural heritage in the small villages in the area of the Plain.
