What is There To Do in La Manche Region of Normandy

La Manche is the most westerly of the five departments that make up Normandy. It's named La Manche because it juts out into the English Channel (La Manche in French). So, what is there to do in La Manche?

Mont Saint Michel is at the top of most visitors' to-do list. It's located in the south of the region and is an island commune with a stunning abbey on the top.

The impressive island of Tatihou is in the north of the region. The coastline to the east of Cherbourg takes in Tatihou, Barfleur and Saint Vaast La Hougue.

Heading south east down this coastline is Utah Beach - one of the D-Day landing beaches. You'll also find Sainte-Mère-Église which is home to the Airborne Museum.

The towns and villages are full of history and heritage each with its own story to tell. Saint-Lo is the administrative capital although it's not as big as Cherbourg and was heavily bombed during WW2. Carentan is a compact town with links to D-Day and has some historic buildings. Saint Sauveur le Vicomte and Bricquebec-en-Cotentin have the remains of a castle. Valognes was known as the Normandy Versailles prior to the French Revolution due to the hundred or so aristocratic families who lives there in mansions or palaces. Hambye has a fantastic abbey, Granville is the childhood home to Christian Dior, Villedieu-les-Poêles is an artisan town and Coutances boasts an impressive abbey.

Whether you enjoy water sports, beach activities, horse riding, cycling or walking, the region, with it's mix of coast and countryside offers plenty of opportunities. 

Take a look at the Manche Tourist Board website for some more ideas of what to do. Manche Tourist Board website.