{"id":219527,"date":"2021-02-02T10:07:16","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T09:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-utahbeach.com\/non-classifiee\/balade-a-la-hague-cap-sur-le-cotentin\/"},"modified":"2021-02-02T10:07:16","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T09:07:16","slug":"balade-a-la-hague-cap-sur-le-cotentin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-utahbeach.com\/en\/news\/balade-a-la-hague-cap-sur-le-cotentin\/","title":{"rendered":"A Stroll in La Hague, Heading for Cotentin!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you planning a wonderful holiday at Camping Utah Beach<\/a> and intend to leave amazed? Then, consider taking a trip to La Hague! Located in Cotentin, between sea and moorland, La Hague overlooks the English Channel from the cliffs of Jobourg. As you admire the bays of Quervi\u00e8re and Ecalgrain, you’ll quickly understand why it’s nicknamed “Little Ireland.” <\/p>\n

What to do in La Hague?<\/h2>\n

Set off to discover the hidden treasures of La Hague<\/a>: picturesque hamlets, granite cliffs, Goury lighthouse\u2026 A true change of scenery!<\/p>\n

Wander through the paths of parks and gardens<\/h3>\n

Although this region of France is very windy, you will probably be surprised by the mild climate caused by the Gulf Stream. Thanks to it, many plant and flower lovers have chosen to plant numerous exotic species. Botanists have thus delighted in creating fabulous gardens such as the Botanical Garden of Vauville or the park of Nacqueville Castle. <\/p>\n

Follow in the footsteps of Jacques Pr\u00e9vert<\/h3>\n

Did you know that the famous poet Jacques Pr\u00e9vert lived in La Hague? Indeed, he stayed there regularly from the 1930s and decided to buy a house there in 1971. He lived for a few years in Omonville-la-Petite where he was buried after his death in 1977. Today, his house hosts a small museum paying tribute to him. In addition, a Jacques Pr\u00e9vert garden is located in the Vall\u00e9e des Moulins. Many celebrities of the time participated in its design, such as Pablo Picasso and Yves Montand. <\/p>\n

Admire the ports and their fishing boats<\/h3>\n

La Hague boasts 80 kilometers of coastline facing the Channel Islands and is home to numerous ports. Most of them are natural basins where boats take shelter when the currents of the Raz Blanchard are too strong. Each port has its own charm: Port du H\u00e2ble, Port de Goury, Port de Di\u00e9lette\u2026 As for Port Racine, it is the smallest port in France. <\/p>\n

Explore the villages at your leisure<\/h3>\n

The coastal landscape of La Hague is dotted with charming small hamlets with stone houses. These huddle together to withstand the strong winds of the region. Built from sandstone or schist, two typical local stones, they are generally low-lying. They have been painted many times by Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Millet, a famous painter originally from La Hague. <\/p>\n