{"id":219479,"date":"2022-05-03T14:34:42","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T12:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-utahbeach.com\/non-classifiee\/ile-tatihou\/"},"modified":"2022-05-03T14:34:42","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T12:34:42","slug":"ile-tatihou","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-utahbeach.com\/en\/news\/ile-tatihou\/","title":{"rendered":"Tatihou Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to Saint-Vaast? Take a trip to Tatihou Island! <\/p>\n<p>For your stay, remember to book at the <a href=\"\/\"><strong>3-star Utah Beach campsite<\/strong><\/a>. From your <strong>seaside campsite with a swimming pool<\/strong>, it takes<strong> about 40 minutes by car<\/strong> to reach Saint-Vaast and take the amphibious craft to discover Tatihou Island. To help you find your way, consult this guide to plan your visit.  <\/p>\n<h2>An exceptional environment<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to being<strong> one of the most important fishing ports in the English Channel<\/strong>, Saint-Vaast is renowned for its thriving oyster farming. Also, the name Tatihou dates back to the Viking era when they occupied Normandy. This island in the <a href=\"\/vacances-cotentin-normandie\/\">northeast of the Cotentin<\/a> also has a very rich history. Indeed, it was the starting point for the forces led by <strong>William the Conqueror<\/strong> to invade England in the Middle Ages. It is most notably remembered for the famous Battle of La Hougue, which took place at the end of the 17th century.    <\/p>\n<h2>Getting to the island<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manche.fr\/tatihou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tatihou Island<\/a> is a perfect getaway, especially for birdwatching enthusiasts. Offshore, you can see the imposing Vauban tower and its granite walls. To get to the island from Saint-Vaast, board the <strong>Tatihou II amphibious boat<\/strong>. At high tide, you can board from the Saint-Vaast pier. The journey takes only a few minutes. At low tide, it is even possible to reach Tatihou <strong>on foot<\/strong>.     <\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cQN3cDqDmis\" width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Must-see places and events to discover<\/h2>\n<p>During your stay on Tatihou, include <strong>the maritime museum<\/strong> in your travel itinerary. It houses significant collections, notably wrecks from the royal fleet following the <strong>defeat by the Dutch fleet<\/strong> at the Battle of La Hougue <strong>in 1692<\/strong>. The museum also contains major exhibitions that will teach you more about the island&#8217;s history and reveal its secrets. Afterwards, take a stroll through <strong>the Tatihou gardens<\/strong>. They were specially designed to protect the island&#8217;s emblematic flora from harsh weather. For a breathtaking view of the island and the coastline, climb <strong>the Vauban Tower<\/strong>. Like the one in the village of Saint-Vaast, this imposing structure is a UNESCO World Heritage site.      <\/p>\n<p>If you visit the island during the summer, don&#8217;t miss the <strong>Les Travers\u00e9es Tatihou<\/strong> musical event. Known as the &#8220;Festival des Musiques du Large,&#8221; this celebration will show you another side of this <strong>coastal island<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Visit the village of Saint-Vaast<\/h2>\n<p>It is no coincidence that Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue was named <strong>France&#8217;s Favorite Village<\/strong> in 2019. It holds many exciting discoveries for you. Head to the La Hougue Tower, built in 1964. In this <strong>UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortress<\/strong>, you can admire <strong>several species of cormorants<\/strong> as well as northern gannets. The village is also famous for its oyster production, recognizable by their nutty flavor. Be sure to discover the many <strong>oyster beds<\/strong>. Also, stop by <strong>Maison Gosselin<\/strong>, a delicatessen and cellar <strong>in business since 1889<\/strong>.      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to Saint-Vaast? Take a trip to Tatihou Island! For your stay, remember to book at the 3-star Utah Beach campsite. From your seaside campsite with a swimming pool, it takes about 40 minutes by car to reach Saint-Vaast and take the amphibious craft to discover Tatihou Island. To help you find your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Normandy Tourism | Explore Tatihou Island in the northeast of the Cotentin Peninsula","_seopress_titles_desc":"Tatihou Island is a coastal island in the Cotentin. Discover this island, its history, and the must-see places and events. 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