Looking for a seaside getaway? Head for La Hague, a town in Normandy nestled between the moors and the sea, in the heart of the Cotentin region. La Hague is the ideal starting point for a spectacular stay and a surprisingly revitalising and gourmet getaway. Follow us!
Simplicity, authenticity and beauty are all words that could be used to describe La Hague, a wild and enchanting part of the Cotentin. Whether you come with family, friends or as a couple, everyone will fall under the spell of this idyllic little corner of Normandy between countryside and coast. With all its heritage and natural sites, the possibilities for water sports and land-based activities, plus its gourmet cuisine, there is something for everyone in Normandy!
To best enjoy the unique setting of the Cotentin region, opt for a Sandaya campsite as your coast-and-country retreat in Normandy! Your holiday agenda combines sheer comfort, nature and high-quality services. How? Thanks to the fully equipped mobile homes, the free children’s clubs, the fantastic water park with heated pools and water slides and, to top it all, direct access to the sea. With Sandaya, you can be sure of a great getaway!
A seaside holiday means a day at the beach, the traditional family outing that keeps everyone happy, whatever their age! Your day’s activities include a sandcastle competition, seashell collecting and swimming to your heart’s content, refreshed by the ocean spray and bracing seaside air. Every family holiday should include a day at the beach like those you can enjoy in La Hague!
On land, be sure to take your little clan sightseeing to discover the pearls of the Cotentin and Normandy. And you’ll have plenty of choice: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and its Cité de la Mer maritime museum, Utah Beach and the D-Day landing beaches and, last but not least, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and its Vauban tower, voted “France’s favourite village” in 2019. There’s simply so much to see and do!
When staying in La Hague, make sure you bring your walking shoes as there are many gorgeous hiking trails including the well-known GR 223 or “Customs Path”. During your walk, you’ll come across some stunning sights and viewpoints, such as Nez de Jobourg, which has more than a passing resemblance to Ireland, the beach of Siouville, a favourite spot among surfers, the Goury lighthouse and the bay of Ecalgrain. The unspoilt nature will amaze you every step of the way!
Or what do you say to a gentle romantic stroll in a lovely green setting? In La Hague, there is only one place for an enchanted interlude and that’s the Vauville garden. It is like a real oasis, tucked away in the Cotentin, harbouring 1,000 species from the southern hemisphere that have adapted to Normandy’s climate. It offers visitors a magical decor where time appears to have stood still. Si romantique!
Discover all the secrets of the Universe on a family trip to the Ludiver Planetarium. Its telescopes and exhibitions will inspire your apprentice cosmonauts to reach for the stars!
With its English-style gardens renowned for their rhododendrons and azaleas, the Château de Nacqueville is ideal for a romantic interlude or family trip!
Did you know? Port Racine, named after a famous corsair, is the smallest port in France! It may be small, but it boasts a magnificent panorama of green hills and turquoise waters.
The Cotentin is paradise for water sports! Windsurfing, stand-up paddling or even surfing (!)... give in to the call of the open sea.
