Location: Manche in France
Nearest Airport:
Maupertus - Cherbourg at 40
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Nearest Ferry:
Cherbourg at 40
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Nearest Train:
Valogne at 20
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Nearest Motorway:
Pont L'Abbeye at 15
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Nearest Beach:
Portbail at 6
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Nearest Barpub:
Portbail at 6
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Nearest Golf:
Barneville at 15
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Nearest Restaurant:
Portbail at 6
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Car: necessary
Apart from the peace and relaxation you might want to get out and about. Walking or cycling in the local forest , the country lanes or the old railway routes. If you are a twitcher, start in the garden then the forest, the nearby marshes, and the coast. Heron, buzzards, hawks, owls as well as garden birds. Dippers and other marsh and sea birds can be seen in the local nature reserves.
History abounds with chateaux and of course the Bayeux tapestry which is a must for all visitors. More modern history is provided by the landing beaches, an hour or so away with Omaha, Utah, Sword, Pegasus bridge, and the Mulberry harbour at Arromanche, and many more. Wind-surfing, sea fishing, river fishing, golf, horse riding, and art courses are all available locally.
Quiet, safe sandy beaches are nearby and rugged, rocky coasts are a short drive away for those photographs or paintings. A day trip to Mont St Michel is well worth it, to see the sun glint on the steeple is stunning.