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Sights, activities, places to stay and restaurants in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue.
Things to see and do
La Tatihou GAEC
Oyster farm (oyster farming, production and sales), corporate tourism available all year round for groups by booking (an introduction to oyster farming). Tour facilities: exhibition, video, tasting room. Point of...
Site naturel de l'Ile Tatihou
Nestled in the harbour of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Tatihou Island is owned by the Conservatoire du littoral. A variety of natural habitats can be found here: heathland, foreshore, small cliffs, etc... These habitats foster a wealth of biodiversity....
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Balades attelées à Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
Discover Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue on a 1½-hour horse-drawn carriage ride, drawn by Norman draught horses. Explore the town and its surroundings to discover its maritime heritage, oyster farming and Vauban-style architecture, with...
Cabaret Le Tambour
In Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, in the heart of the Cotentin region in Normandy, discover Cabaret Le Tambour, France’s most intimate cabaret! In a cosy venue where every guest is right up close to the stage, enjoy a dinner and a show combining...
Centre Nautique Est Cotentin > Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue
The Centre Nautique Est Cotentin is an association formed in June 2019 following the merger of the Centre Nautique de Barfleur, the Centre Nautique de la Baie de Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue and the Cercle Nautique de la Sinope in Quinéville. Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue is...
De Tatihou au Mont Saint-Michel - Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue / Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte
The first stage of the ‘Tatihou / Mont Saint-Michel’ mountain bike route, the Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue to Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte section offers breathtaking views of the Normandy coastline. Before setting off, a visit to Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a must, perhaps with a detour to the island of Tatihou. The island can be reached at low tide. The first part of the route takes you
Estaminet Normand les 3 Tontons de la Brasserie Pinte de Saire
The Pinte de Saire Brewery is opening the doors to its Estaminet Normand, ‘Les 3 Tontons’. Estaminet ‘Les 3 Tontons’ – Pinte de Saire craft brewery and brewpub. Come and enjoy our Chinquantes on tap with friends or family (dedicated area for...
Ile Tatihou
A small patch of land on the east coast of the Cotentin, Île Tatihou is dominated by the imposing silhouette of the Tour Vauban, a stone sentinel and a jewel of coastal military architecture, built to the plans of the engineer Vauban. Just a few...
Jardins maritimes de l'île Tatihou
Protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral, Tatihou Island offers nature-loving visitors the chance to explore two themed gardens that are ideal for learning about botany, taking a leisurely stroll and embarking on a journey of discovery. The maritime garden showcases the flora of...
La petite Plage
The small beach runs alongside the road leading north towards Réville, opposite the oyster beds. Dogs are not permitted on the town’s beaches from 1 April to 30 September each year, between 9.00 am and 8.00 pm. Access to the beaches is also prohibited for...
Musée maritime de Tatihou
The Maritime Museum was built to preserve and showcase the archaeological artefacts from the shipwrecks of the Battle of La Hougue (1692). Its collections have since expanded to include the fields of ethnology and the history of coastal life (Coasts of...
Nathur'Fly
At Nathur'Fly, your studio for wellbeing and harmony! Set in a space dedicated to the balance of body and mind, Nathur'Fly welcomes you for a unique experience combining movement, breathing and serenity. Aerial yoga teacher,...
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Aire de camping-car > Camping La Gallouette
The motorhome parking area at Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is open all year round. Fitted with an automatic barrier (payment by credit card), the parking area is self-contained, secure and open 24 hours a day. 25...
Camping La Gallouette
The 4-star La Gallouette campsite is situated in the heart of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, on the Cotentin Peninsula, halfway between the Vauban Tower at La Hougue and the fishing and marina. The campsite team looks forward to welcoming you from 27 March 2026 to ...
Chambres d'Hôtes > La Grand Voile
Ideal for exploring Tatihou Island, Cherbourg, the D-Day beaches and more… Two guest rooms upstairs in a recently built detached house, situated 500 metres from the sea and 800 metres from the shops. The second room is only let if guests...
Chambres d'hôtes > La Granitière
La Granitière – A charming guest house A granite house with elegant décor, situated in the heart of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, a 3-minute walk from the harbour and the beaches. Free private and secure car park. A full breakfast to get your day off to a good start...
Clévacances H8122 : Le Tourville
In a quiet neighbourhood in the town centre, 50 metres from the harbour and very close to the beaches, this charming first-floor flat is ideal for a family holiday in the ‘French people’s favourite village’ of 2019. The towers were built to protect ‘the most beautiful...
Clévacances H8129 > Pieds dans l'eau face Tatihou
This cosy flat, with views of Tatihou Island, is sure to delight lovers of the sea! You’ll be charmed by the picturesque harbour of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and will set off to explore the Cotentin… The D-Day beach is 25 km away.
Clévacances H8159 > Olivette
Just a stone’s throw from the fishing harbour – voted the French people’s favourite village in 2019 – this former granite fisherman’s cottage, complete with a small garden, is situated in the tranquillity of a small, semi-private courtyard in the village, a stone’s throw from the fishing harbour, the marina and local shops....
Clévacances H8229 > La Jetée
A fully refurbished flat, situated on the 2nd floor of a quiet, secure block of flats with a lift. The living room features a cosy sitting area (sofa bed, TV, DVD player, telephone) with a beautiful floor-to-ceiling window offering sweeping views...
Clévacances H8290
Ideally situated on the quays of the picturesque fishing and marina harbour, this tastefully furnished flat boasts a large, sunny terrace (40 m²) with an exotic atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxing! You’ll love the breathtaking views...
Clévacances H8299 > Les Pêcheries
This flat on the 2nd floor of a block of flats with a lift features a bright living room (TV), an open-plan kitchen (dishwasher), 2 lovely bedrooms (4 single beds that can be joined together), a shower room and a separate toilet. View...
Where to eat
L'Estran
L’Estran is that area in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue Bay that is sometimes covered and sometimes uncovered by the tide. Between land and sea, then. A landscape that is sometimes harsh, often welcoming, and always bountiful. We change our menu regularly,...
La Criée du Tomahawk
A restaurant on the harbour at Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. Come and enjoy our superb seafood platters. Our speciality: fish and chips, or other dishes made with local produce.
Le Débarcadère
Le Débarcadère, a brasserie, bar and pub in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, is situated opposite the harbour. Come and try our seafood; grilled dishes and pizzas feature on our varied menu, which is updated regularly.
Le Détour
At the harbour in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, we look forward to welcoming you to our restaurant, with its cosy décor and warm atmosphere. We select only the very best fish and meat that our region has to offer. The...
Illustrative photoL'Entre Deux Tours
2 rue des Parcs
Illustrative photoLa Marina
8 Quai Commandant Albert Paris
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Hire and transport
Cotentin nautic > Location de bateaux
Enjoy your boat all year round without the hassles of ownership. All-inclusive subscription: financing, mooring, insurance, maintenance and coaching. Availability guaranteed. Our token system is a mechanism that guarantees the availability of the...
Location de vélos > Bureau du port - Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
Discover the Cotentin region on mixed-use electric bikes for full-day, half-day and two-day package rides, setting off from the port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. Bookings can be made all year round at the port office. Bike hire: 4 bikes at...
Port Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
The first port in Normandy to be certified as a ‘Ports Propres’ port committed to biodiversity. Situated 8 M south of the Pointe de Barfleur, in the Bay of the Seine, the fishing and marina port is sheltered from the swell by a long jetty, facing Tatihou Island and its towers...
Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 24 October 2026.
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Tourist office listed in the Sirene register (SIREN 439472309). Contact details to be provided by the tourist office.