Location & Local Info

Nearest town: Hameau-ès-Quesnes (4km)

Nearest port: Cherbourg (15km)

The nearby town is all the necessary shops, as well as many local daily markets, particularly recommended is Bricquebec on Monday between 9am to 12.30pm. For those who enjoy a swim in the sea and glorious sandy beaches, the beautiful sandy west coast beaches at Cartaret are a real treat and the gulfstream produces an idyllic microclimate.  The surrounding countryside is a joy to explore on foot, and there is a labyrinth of beautiful ancient walkways, for which we have detailed maps.

Restaurants that deserve a mention include the village butchers' bar, which serves an informal four-course meal cooked over a fire, for around €10 including wine. Also the quayside bar in Cartaret, opposite the Channel Islands, does a delicious moules frite.  Very enjoyable is a visit to some of the historic chateaux and gardens in the vicinity, such as Toulaville, Vauville, Urville-Nacqueville, Crosville, and Martinvast. The great Bayeux tapestry exhibition is only 45 minutes away, which also has a wealth of medieval architecture to discover. For those who enjoy a round of golf, there is Cherbourg's picturesque course or the more demanding golf course at Glacerie.