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Barfleur and the Gatteville lighthouse

Barfleur is a picturesque village located in Normandy

Barfleur is often considered as one of the beautiful villages of France. The expectation is therefore great for the tourist who comes to Barfleur. Unfortunately, the disappointment is even greater. The town is built around the port like many towns in Normandy and can be visited in an hour. The coast around the town is not the most beautiful in Normandy.

From Barfleur you can walk to the lighthouse of Gatteville (4 km one way). The walk goes along the sea on the customs path. You can also take the car to reach the lighthouse.

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Difficulty: difficulty
Duration: 2 h.
Departure point (Google Maps)

The port and the village of Barfleur

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The port and the village of Barfleur

The church of Saint-Nicolas

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The church of Saint-Nicolas
Every year since 1982, Barfleur has been awarded the label "Plus beau village de France" (Most Beautiful Village of France).

The port

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The port
The port had its moment of glory after the invasion of England by the Normans in 1066. It was the preferred port for the Norman aristocracy to travel to England.

The hike

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The hike
The hiking trail starts next to the Tourist Office in a very small alley. The path is the GR 223 (white and red markings), it passes by the Havre de Crabec and the Gatteville lighthouse.

The path

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The path
The hiking trail requires you to walk on walls.

Barfleur

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Barfleur
While moving away we have a pretty sight on Barfleur.

The Havre de Crabec

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The Havre de Crabec
The path goes along the sea to get to the Havre de Crabec. You can then continue to the lighthouse of Gatteville or go back to the lighthouse by car.

The customs path

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The customs path
The way to the lighthouse is not really interesting.

The Gatteville lighthouse

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The Gatteville lighthouse
The lighthouse is the second highest lighthouse in Europe (74 meters). You can visit it, the entrance fee is 3 euros. There is no museum, you just pay to go up the lighthouse. The lighthouse is closed in case of bad weather.

L'ascension

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L'ascension
The visit of the lighthouse is not recommended for people prone to vertigo but also for claustrophobic people.

View on Barfleur and the coast

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View on Barfleur and the coast
The view from the top of the Gatteville lighthouse is simply breathtaking. Perched at an impressive height, this iconic lighthouse offers a panoramic view of the picturesque surroundings. Visitors can admire the panoramic view of the sparkling sea and the spectacular coastal landscapes.

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