From the top of La Pernelle tower discover the coast from Gatteville to Utah Beach. Monfarville church, with its polychrome statue of Mary and child and paintings of Guillaume Fouace. The sea road also called the Val de Saire road leads to the pleasure port of St Vaast La Hougue on to Cherbourg and then to La Hague, to discover the beautiful countryside.
Gatteville lighthouse
Otherwise known as the "stone candle" Gatteville lighthouse, towers over the sea at 75 meters. Built in 5 years (1829 to 1834) it is made up of 11.000 hand made granit blocks. It has 365 steps, 12 floors and 52 windows. Its light is visible at 50 km.
It was first lit in 1835.
Photo by Jean-Christophe Lefebvre
Classed amongst one of the most prettiest villages of France, Barfleur was up until the 100th year war one of the most important ports of Normandy.
Barfleur remains today a flourishing seaport for fishermen.
Monfarville church
This church was built in 1763 of local white granit. An important collection of fine arts can be seen. For example a polychrome statue of Mary and child. Here too are paintings by Guillaume Fouace a local artist. An autoportrait of the same artist can be seen in the maritime museum on the Ile of tatihou.
Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue and Ile de Tatihou
Seaport and fishing harbour, Saint Vaast La Hougue is a seaside resort very much appreciated for its vast beaches.
Ile de Tatihou. A small island situated 1.400 metres from the main coast, accessible by boat or by foot at low tide. A wild bird reserve and botanical gardens as well as a maritime museum can be found here. Mid august thousands of people visit this island to gather for an international music festival held each year.
