Cotentin, an authentic area with multiple facets

Wherever you venture while on holiday at the Sandaya L’Anse du Brick campsite, you’re bound to come across one of the gems of Normandy’s heritage. With destinations like the D-Day landing beaches, Mont Saint-Michel, Cherbourg, Barfleur and La Hague headland, you simply won’t have enough time to explore the whole area in a single visit. So you’ll just have to come back again... and we know you’ll be glad to!

The campsite and its surroundings

The Manche department has so much to offer, but where do you start? It all depends on what you want! Are you a history buff? Then Utah Beach, its D-Day Museum and the Liberation Museum in Cherbourg will fulfil your quest for knowledge. Meanwhile, seasoned athletes will take to the GR 223 hiking trail, known as the “customs path”, to exert themselves physically as they take in the stunning natural surroundings. And for the gourmets among you? Savour all the region’s specialities, from cider and brioche to seafood and charcuterie... it’s a foodies’ heaven!

Practical info

+33 (0)2 33 54 33 57
71, rue de la Carrière
50330 Maupertus-sur-Mer - France Railway station : Cherbourg (12 km) Airport : Caen-Carpiquet (127 km) Port : Cherbourg (12 km) Car : See route Public transport : From Cherbourg railway station, line C towards Valognes, get off at the Anse du Brick stop

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Not to be missed

The “Tour du Cotentin” hiking trail

This hiking trail (GR 223) runs along the Normandy coast from the Seine estuary to Mont-Saint-Michel, stretching almost 440 km. Cherbourg, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Barfleur and the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Natural Park are just some of the places to stop over on this coastal route.

A boat trip

Let the beauty of the Cotentin coastline unfold before your eyes as you sail along on a boat trip – a dream come true! A great experience for families or for couples alike.

Visit Cherbourg

This port is the largest town in the Manche department, and ideal for a family day out. Things to do and see include a visit of La Cité de la Mer maritime museum, the port and the umbrella factory, inspired by the film Les Parapluies de Cherbourg featuring Catherine Deneuve.

The Vélomaritime cycle route: discover the region by bike!

If you’re a cycling enthusiast, you’ll be delighted to know that you can explore the Cotentin region on two wheels along the Vélomaritime cycle route, that will take you past beautiful beaches and through the bocage. You’ll come across some of the most stunning sights in the Manche department, including Cherbourg, Utah Beach, Gatteville lighthouse (the second largest in France) and Barfleur, officially listed as one of the “most beautiful villages in France”.

To discover nearby

Les Rendez-Vous Soniques

Event - 88 km

While on holiday in Normandy, make some time for a musical interlude at Saint-Lô. The Normandy town hosts the “Les Rendez-Vous...

Cotentin, an authentic area with multiple facets

The campsite and its surroundings

Practical info

Not to be missed

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