Pure nature, wild and unspoilt


360 km of coastline outlines our department. Beyond the shore, a dense network of freshwater, with both small streams and coastal rivers, feeds the land and crosses La Manche in its bocages, marshes, moors and up to its cliffs.


Must-see


the Roches de Ham: a cliff peaking at 105 m, offering a panoramic view of the Vire Valley and the Saint-Lois area;


the Mortain Waterfalls: The “Great Waterfall” is 20 m high. A bit further along the path is the Little Waterfall;


Cotentin and Bessin Marshland Regional Nature Park: exceptional fauna and flora inhabit these marshlands. you can observe the rare species that populate these nature reserves;


the islands: From the west coast or the east coast, treat yourself to getaway to the Chausey Islands, Tatihou Island or even the Channel Islands;


the cliffs of La Hague: the highest in Normandy and among the highest in Europe.


It’s also the remarkable gardens whogardens that make it a naturally rich destination. Maritime plants,


wetland varieties and even species


more common under the Mediterranean sun all blossom here, much to the delight of visitors on a stroll.


Must-see The Mortain waterfalls © Anibas Photography - CDT50


Vauville gardens contains one of Northern Europe’s rare palm groves;


the public garden in Coutances has an American tulip tree and an Atlas cedar;


Tatihou Island also has a garden, bringing together several hundred coastal species arranged according to their environment;


the villa «Les Rhumbs» houses the Christian Dior Museum, once the childhood home of the famous designer;


Vauville gardens © M. Coquard - Best Jobers


Cassel Garden in Isigny-Le-Buat: a bucolic environment to savour the serenity that flows throughout this site.


All information on manche-tourism.com/wild-landscape-normandy


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