Location: Manche in France
Nearest Airport:
CHERBOURG MAUPERTUS at 15
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Nearest Ferry:
CHERBOURG at 22
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Nearest Train:
CHERBOURG at 22
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Nearest Motorway:
Valognes RN13 at 20
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 800.0
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Car: not necessary
Barfleur is situated in Val deSaire, on the North of Cotentin Peninsula; 20 km from Cherbourg, the Landing beaches and the D.Day sites.Only 1h30 from Bayeux's Tapestry and 2 hours from Mont Saint Michel, it is an good base to visit Normandy and its cultural, historical, patrimonial and architectural treasures.
The coast is a very preserved environment with rich fauna and flora, miles of country and coastal lanes for walking, cycling and horse-riding.
Being situated on a peninsula, the micro-climate offers exotic vegetation, mild weather and you can always find a sheltered spot on the beach without going to far!
The region is also famous for its delicious local dairy products, its sea food: crabs, lobsters, oysters,
mussels, cockles, its organic vegetables and its cider and Calvados.