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Tourism in Manche, Normandy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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10 must-see sites to visit in Manche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Among the must-see sites for your holiday in Manche are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 Mont Saint-Michel<\/a> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/summary>\n\t
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The world-famous rocky islet and its bay are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Don’t miss a visit to the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel<\/a>, a masterpiece of medieval architecture. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n

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2 The city of Cherbourg<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/summary>\n\t
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Its port was the departure and arrival point for the greatest transatlantic ocean liners. Worth seeing are its artificial harbor and its Art Deco style maritime station, which today houses La Cit\u00e9 de la Mer<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n

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A former privateer city also known as the “Monaco of the North,” Granville<\/a> is a charming seaside resort that remains France’s leading shellfishing port today. Sheltered behind its ramparts, the upper town is rich in significant architectural and cultural heritage. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n

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4 The landscapes of the Cotentin<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/summary>\n\t
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From its marshes<\/a> to the Cape of La Hague<\/a>, the Cotentin<\/a> unfolds landscapes of exceptional beauty.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n

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5 Utah Beach and the Landing<\/a> Museum<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/summary>\n\t
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Just a few meters from your campsite, a major site of world history.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n

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6 Tatihou Island<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/summary>\n\t
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Renowned for its bird sanctuary and maritime museum. Don’t miss the crossing by amphibious boat! <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n

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7 Sainte-M\u00e8re-\u00c9glise and the Airborne Museum<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/summary>\n\t
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Spectacular museography in one of the very first villages liberated by the Allies.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n

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8 The Chausey Islands<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/summary>\n\t
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An hour’s boat ride from the port of Granville, Chausey<\/a> is an archipelago with extraordinarily preserved nature. You might even spot dolphins and seals there. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n

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9 Jersey and Guernsey<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/summary>\n\t
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The Channel Islands allow you to enjoy the charm of England just a few miles from Granville or Barneville.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n

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10 Avranches<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/summary>\n\t
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Finally, don’t miss this magnificent city overlooking the Saint-Michel bay. To see: the Saint-Gervais basilica and its treasure, the Notre-Dame-des-Champs and Saint-Saturnin churches, or the botanical garden. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n

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Cultural heritage in Manche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Manche is also rich in an important architectural and cultural heritage<\/strong> to discover during your Manche tourism<\/strong> stay: forts, churches, castles and abbeys, numerous museums to discover regional traditions, as well as exceptional parks and gardens to recharge with the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, discover Normandy culinary specialties<\/strong> through visits to farms and artisanal factories, but also by strolling through regional markets! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From cider houses to cheese dairies<\/a> and oyster farms, your taste buds will experience every flavor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From our campsite in Manche<\/a>, you will be just a stone’s throw from the region’s most beautiful tourist sites<\/strong>\u2014enjoy it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Top activities around the campsite in Manche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Between its charming countryside and its coastline, Manche is a diverse territory to discover, offering an infinite variety of Manche tourism<\/strong> activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its preserved natural spaces are waiting to be discovered during hikes and horse or bike rides if you are wondering what to do in Manche<\/strong>: from the Mont-Saint-Michel bay to the Cotentin marshes and the Coutances region, the richest landscapes are yours to explore when you want to visit Manche<\/strong> from our campsite near Sainte-M\u00e8re-\u00c9glise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the seaside<\/a>, Manche also offers many activities: sand yachting and shore fishing at low tide, canoeing or catamaran sailing at high tide, beach games, strolling through the ports, or visiting the historic D-Day landing beach, Utah Beach<\/a>, and its museum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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