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Manche is a sea-focused department: of 53 listed campsites, 47 are installed by the sea, against only 3 on river banks, 3 on pond banks and 1 on a lake bank. Nearly the entire offering thus follows the department's very long coastline.
This coastline extends from Mont-Saint-Michel to Cotentin, passing D-Day beaches to the east. Seaside campsites benefit from this coast diversity, between great sandy beaches and small rocky coves towards Cotentin point.
The few campsites on river, pond or lake banks are found rather inland, in a department where the bulk of choice remains focused towards the seaside.
Mont-Saint-Michel, with its abbey perched on its rocky islet, remains one of France's most-visited sites and a department symbol. The bay surrounding it, subject to very great tides, is discovered on foot during guided crossings.
Further north, Cotentin offers wilder coastline, between Cherbourg and La Hague cape. To the east, D-Day beaches, including Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, recall Manche's major role in June 1944.
Granville, a privateer town perched on its rock, and Chausey islands complete one of the Channel coast's most varied littorals.
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| Campsite | Rating | by the sea | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Vikings | 5 ★ | ✓ | 250€/sem. | 4.1/5 |
| Camping Route Blanche | 5 ★ | ✓ | 250€/sem. | 4.1/5 |
| Camping Golf | 3 ★ | ✓ | 250€/sem. | 3.4/5 |