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Excursion La Côte des Isles: 119 km |
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From Cherbourg town centre go towards Octeville then take the D64 to Vasteville/Héauville.
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SIOUVILLE: |
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Seaside resort. Lovely sandy beach. |
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Turn right and follow the D4 - lovely panorama: |
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DIELETTE: |
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Two ports - granite houses. |
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FLAMANVILLE: |
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EDF Nuclear power plant.
15th and 17th centuries château. |
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SCIOTOT: |
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Lovely panoramic view heading towards the village. |
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LE ROZEL: |
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Château with 11th and 13th century towers and moats on the eastern side. |
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BARNEVILLE-CARTERET: |
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Seaside resort with beautiful sandy beaches. Fishing port and Marina.
Beautiful walks around the cliff tops and through the nature reserve in the dunes of Hatainville. |
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PORTBAIL: |
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Marina. Sandy beach. Seperated from the village by a port. Remains of a gallo-roman baptistery. |
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SAINT-SAVEUR LE VICOMTE: |
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Medieval château dating from 10th, 14th and 16th centuries, occupied several times by the English during the 100 years war.
J. Barbey d'Aurévilly museum. 11th century Benedictine Abbey. |
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BRICQUEBEC: |
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14th and 15th centuries château and 14th century dungeons. a remarkable medieval military site. |
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Take D900 road to go back to Cherbourg through Breuville (15th century church) and Martinvast 16th century château (listed Historical Monument) set in an English-style park. |
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