The Normandy Peninsular, a land of contrasts We do not know much about the La Manche department and it is a shame, as the west coast of Cotentin is one of the prettiest coasts in France.
From the cliffs of the Nez de Jobourg, within a stones throw of the island of Aurigny, to the bay of the Mont St Michel, the countryside can change enormously within several kilometres. From the Chausey islands where the sea can fall and rise by as much as fifteen metres, to the island of Tatihou, the jewel in the Conservatoire du Littoral (Conservation Coast), le Cotentin is made up of a number preserved and authentic landscapes.
La Manche is also about Cherbourg, a transatlantic port and the setting for a number of maritime festivals and which looks after the Cité de la Mer, a true museum space dedicated to the ocean and the men who make a living from them.
Not far from the economic nerve centre of the department is Port Racine, surrounded by the strong currents of Raz Blanchard, and noted as the smallest port in France.
Finally, to the south of the department, Granville is one of the best places for watersports on the Channel coast. The starting and finishing point for a number of races, the port claims highly its maritime traditions |
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