WHY CHOOSE A CAMPSITE IN THE COTENTIN FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS IN THE MANCHE?

With its 190 km of coast, the Cotentin peninsula is a perfect destination for lovers of water sports. Kayaking, paddle, sailing, catamaran, coastline, towed buoy and other sporting activities at sea are offered by the numerous nautical centers present along the coast. There are also surf spots like in Siouville on the west coast of the Manche.

At the campsite Le Cormoran we also propose you to discover the pleasure of waves and large stretches of sand. Initiation to kayaking, paddle and long-shore are offered in high season. Lovers of gliding sensations will also enjoy the windsurfing sessions. Located 20 meters from the sea, it is easy to enjoy it during your holidays!

Maritime territory, the Cotentin is ideal for those who like to enjoy large sandy beaches or go hiking along the coastline. The GR^®223 is a hiking trail that runs along the coast of the peninsula. By following it, you will be able to discover the Val de Saire. Visit its charming coastal towns at traditional fishing ports such as Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and Barfleur. Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy seafood products from local fishing on the terrace of restaurants: lobster, mussels, oysters, etc.

Many beaches are available to you to practice swimming such as the beach of Collignon near Cherbourg. During your stay in one of the cottages of the Cotentin you will enjoy the leisure space of Collignon with family or friends. You will find a fun swimming pool and a sports area with its nautical center.

If the weather is a little chilly for an outdoor swim, you can always take advantage of our heated indoor pool. Open from opening to closing, it also has a heated paddling pool with water games for the children’s enjoyment.

From the petit fours of Sortosville-en-Beaumont to the Normandy shortbread of Sainte-Mère-Église, you will find many biscuit factories on your route that will help you discover their traditional preparations. You will also appreciate the famous brioche of Le Vast or the grévillais, a speciality pastry from Gréville-Hague. Enjoy a glass of cider in the many cider factories of the Cotentin, such as Théo Capelle’s in Sotteville. Not forgetting the local farm products: butter, yoghurt, milk, cream, etc. Also a land of seafarers, the Manche region of Normandy will also surprise you with the quality of its seafood.

You will find these products in the grocery shop of our establishment but also in high season at the entrance of the campsite. Local craftsmen and producers come to exhibit their fresh products for the greatest pleasure of your taste buds.

Delicatessen, cheeses and fresh produce are available every week. On site, Le Cormoran has shops such as a grocery shop with a section dedicated to local products. Order your favourite drink from the snack bar and sip it on the terrace in front of the heated outdoor swimming pool.

Forget the polluted air of the city, on holiday at Le Cormoran, you can relax in the countryside! When you rent a cottage at our campsite in the Cotentin, you are only 7 km from the first shops in the village of Quinéville. All around you are the fields and the sea on the horizon, a setting conducive to calm and well-being.

To recharge your batteries even more, breathtaking natural sites await you in the Manche. To the west, the wild Hague offers a magnificent panorama from its cliffs such as the “nez de Jobourg”. On the Val de Saire coast, admire the landscape from the Gatteville lighthouse or from the seaside at the Cap Levi fort. The coast of the islands with its exceptional dune massifs is also the ideal place for nature walks.

Don’t leave without visiting the Anglo-Norman islands to discover a preserved natural environment with a So’British touch. Board an amphibious boat from the port of Saint Vaast la Hougue to reach the island of Tatihou located off the Cotentin Peninsula. A protected natural area and major ornithological site, Tatihou also has a maritime museum and a Vauba.n Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Jacques Prévert’s house and garden in Omonville-la-Petite. Enter the world of the artist in the heart of a green setting.

Located in Ravenoville, our campsite Cotentin is at the edge of the landing beaches. Utah Beach is right across the street and the Utah Beach Landing Museum is just 7 km away. If you rent in our campsite near Saint Come du Mont you can quickly visit many museums of the D-DDay as the D-Day Experience which proposes a flight simulation in a real C-47 (planes that served to parachute allied troops).

At Sainte-Mère-Eglise, Airborne Museum offers an immersive journey to relive the history of the soldiers of D-Day. Equipped with a Histopad tablet, you will discover the history in a fun way through digital experiences such as virtual reality.

Near Cherbourg in the Cotentin, rent a mobile home in our seaside campsite in the Manche to discover the must-see places of the peninsula comfortably installed.

For nature lovers, Ravenoville is the ideal place for a holiday «back to the roots». Between sea and countryside, you can take advantage of the beach to practice fishing on foot, the coast for walks by bike or horse and the animal park to meet our little goats. A relaxing setting for a relaxing family holiday.

Discover the Parc des Marais du Cotentin and Bessin by participating in a river walk on the Douve. This commented boat ride will introduce you to the fauna, flora and culture of the Cotentin marshes. Nearby, parks, gardens and nature reserves immerse you in the natural world of the Manche.